11/03/2025
For years, when I wasn’t feeling my best, I just wanted to hide away. To hibernate. Does that resonate? 😔
I’d retreat, pull the covers over my head, and wait for the feeling to pass. It was like I was at war with my own emotions.
I’d try to ignore the sadness, the frustration, the overwhelm. I'd pretend it wasn't there. But those feelings? They have a way of bubbling up, don't they? I'd end up feeling worse, stuck in a cycle of avoidance and inner turmoil.
Then, about five years ago, something shifted. I realised I couldn't keep running. I started to explore what those feelings were trying to tell me. It wasn't a quick fix, more of a slow, gentle unravelling.
I discovered that those 'negative' emotions weren't enemies. They were messengers. I began to learn how to recognise them, move through them, and actually use them to feel better in the moment. And, over time, I started to heal deeper wounds.
Now, I can honestly say I feel more at peace with myself than ever before. I can feel the difficult feelings, acknowledge them, and let them pass without spiralling. I have learned to use my emotions as tools.
Here are a few things I’ve learned:
🩷 Feelings are Valid: Don’t try to suppress them. They’re there for a reason.
🩷 Self-Compassion is Key: Be gentle with yourself. You're human, and it's okay not to be okay.
🩷 Small Steps Lead to Big Changes: It’s a journey, not a race.
If you’ve ever felt the urge to hide away, know you’re not alone. You have the strength to move through it.
Trust yourself, be patient, and remember, healing is possible.
You’ve got this!