We think we can compartmentalize our feelings and emotions. But we can’t.
If you’ve been hurt and are blocking someone, it’s going to come through elsewhere.
You can’t emotionally block yourself from feeling heartache and pain… and still open yourself to love and friendship.
Vulnerability sucks because it’s emotionally raw and feels ugly, but it’s an amazing path towards healing and connection. Honestly, it’s the only path.
There will come a point where you need to own the hurt in order to process it.
In my case, and for all others I’ve had the privilege to witness, this comes with a bucket full of tears.
But after the tears and vulnerability comes an open heart and healing. And that’s the part that makes it worth it.
Compartmentalizing isn’t going to work. It will only leave you feeling empty and disconnected.
When you are ready, spill the beans.