Talk About Your Feelings
Talk to Someone that knows How to Listen
Talk to Someone Trained to Help You
Talk to Someone that Sees You First
It’s “OK” to talk about your feelings, without being ashamed. Don’t be ashamed. Allow your feelings/emotions to surface from any hold or block you may have subconsciously developed to defend yourself from shame, from guilt, from whatever emotion(s) you have allowed to surface to protect yourself from unwanted harm. You have the right to feel and to express yourself without guilt.
It’s OK to talk to someone (a professional/a therapist) that knows how to listen and not condemn or convict you. Reaching out to someone that is trained to listen without condemnation or conviction is the start for your positive healing process. The professional/therapist will invite you to speak freely without interruption. You can say whatever you feel without worrying about hurting someone’s feelings, damaging or causing harm to a relationship or being penalized.
It’s OK to talk to someone (a professional/a therapist) that sees you first without criticism, without fault. Family members and friends may be a big part of your support network and their insights and encouragement may be helpful. However, if they are experiencing their own emotions/anxieties, depression, etc. they may not be able to listen to you objectively. A therapist is trained to listen objectively to your needs.
Talk to someone trained to help you and not judge you. Talk to a professional therapist that cares about your needs, your concerns, and can get you started toward a healthy positive healing process that you deserve.
