Into Me You See

Often in relationships we find ways to protect ourselves.

We may have history of painful relationships and safeguard from re-occurrence.

We may have been hurt in a current relationship and cope in defense mode.

And as we look at our relationships and marriages, we realize we are not connecting.

We do not communicate well, do not spend quality time together and do not trust.

Our wall of protection is built brick by brick with anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, and distorted beliefs.

This is what we allow others to see-only the surface.

The person behind the wall is who we really are.

We may occasionally peak over our protective boundary, allowing others to catch a glimpse of us.  But as a rule, we hide behind our wall, isolated.

Healthy relationships involve intimacy.

Healing includes tearing down your wall and developing intimate relationships.

Intimacy= Into me you see

Who do you allow to see you?

If you need help tearing down your wall, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.

Author: Stacy Farris, MS, LPCA, NCC with permission to post at Miller Counseling Services, PC.