Sometimes we can deeply or unknowingly miss parts of our Selves… parts that no longer have space in our life to exist… or express themselves… or be accepted. As if they are asleep or frozen.
We sometimes push parts of our Selves away and into exile to protect them because they feel too wounded for us to cope… or we feel ashamed of them for simply being in need… or perhaps someone told us they were unacceptable. Over time these parts may become unrecognizable. But our urges and longings tell us something is missing.
How can we access these exiled parts? How can we invite them into conversation with compassion? What would they say if we gently said “I’ve missed you and I’m listening now, I love you.” ❤
What if these hidden secret parts had a little space to come back to us, to reborn, to be heard? I believe they would bring us joy, creativity, sensuality, playfulness, TRUTH, power or even protest that we accept, protect & care for them with fire and fierceness.
They are worthy too, aren’t they? They are not “needy” — they are just in need. Perhaps one day you can integrate all your parts into one Self. Strong, powerful & beautiful. This is my love letter to all of the exiled parts of YOU. You are love. You always have been.
Fox M., Therapist (AMFT)
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