Encased in ice
Unable to truly feel
Our emotions unavailable or limited in range
When threatened, punished, bullied or humiliated for certain expressions of ourselves
We shut down – to please or avoid displeasure
When young, unable to fight or flight, we froze
Stoic, non-expressive, just like __________
Numb
Fearful
Surviving
In cold hell
Wondering, searching
An inner voice says: “don’t give in to emotions and loose control”
“Its not worth it, you’ll be overwhelmed”
Turn inward
Stare into the mirror of ice – see deeply into yourself
Befriend yourself with kindness
Feel in your body and bones where feelings are locked down
Warm them gently
Rock them slowly
A little trust
A little vulnerable
A little truth