I realized I haven't cried in front of my partner in three years because the last time I did they said I was being dramatic and now I just shut down when I'm upset.
More people experience this than they realize.
When vulnerability meets dismissal, we learn to carry our tender places in secret, slowly forgetting how to be known.
“Where Are You with Emotional Availability?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.