Sunday 11 November 2012

I am not what you see.....


I am not what you see
I am fake
It’s my protection
My shield against rejection

It’s how I look for affection


I am not what you see
I live a lie
It’s to keep you away
It’s about surviving today
It’s to keep strong feelings at bay


If I told you what I’ve seen
If I told you what I’ve been
If I told you what I’ve heard
If I told about the touches I’ve felt
If I told about the ugly odours I’ve smelt


You would be shocked if you really knew me
You could judge me
You would think me weak
You could avoid me
You would think me too dramatic


I have weighed up all up
I have done pros and cons
I have been back & forth
It’s too big a risk to be real
Much better to smile hide and not feel
 
Life often encourages us to hide our pain and suffering, especially if the risk is that we will be judged on it and not on the amazing person we are, despite what we have endured.
We all need to be ready to notice others pain and have the courage to acknowledge it and accept it is a part of the person we know.

 

 Jane EvansSpecialist Parenting and Behaviour Skills Consultant
Twitter: @janeparenting
Website: www.parentingposttrauma.co.uk

 

 

 

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