Numbing

Dr. Melissa Smith's blog post..., ..."but my value is around showing up for my life, and really leaning into hard emotions and living authentically, so I’ve got to be willing to be vulnerable and show my tender parts to those who—in the words of Brown—have earned the right to hear my story. "

     "This is where the power of AND helps me. I acknowledge my fear and my desire to avoid, numb, and flee even as I choose to experience my emotions and be authentic and vulnerable because this aligns with my values. This is what it might sound like in my head: “This sucks, I am afraid and all I want to do is hide, AND I’m choosing to talk to/journal about/meditate/slow down/etc. because I want to live a connected, compassionate, and courageous life.” 

Numbing to hide from facing emotions. .Netflix binge, eating, exercising.  .....