Hey, being oneself can be scary. For a lot of people, the evasive maneuvers we learn as kids depend on giving bits of ourselves up in response to threats; giving those strategies up and reclaiming those bits of ourselves can feel like walking defenseless into enemy territory.
But it can be helpful to be aware of that, acknowledge it, and acknowledge that sometimes as adults we have more and better options.
Hey, being oneself can be scary. For a lot of people, the evasive maneuvers we learn as kids depend on giving bits of ourselves up in response to threats; giving those strategies up and reclaiming those bits of ourselves can feel like walking defenseless into enemy territory.
But it can be helpful to be aware of that, acknowledge it, and acknowledge that sometimes as adults we have more and better options.
Good luck on your journey.