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JHL · 03-19-2007, 02:31 PM

I think you've raised a very prevalent issue here Kenny, certainly applies to me! For me, expressing my feelings verbally is akin to squeezing dom perignon from a pressed tulip.

The one thing that has helped me along is the realisation that expressing my truth is liberating. And withholding it is debilitating. Every feeling I withhold and repress, becomes baggage I have to deal with later.

It can take a lot of courage to express oneself, especially for a person not used to doing so. But its actually a habit, just like any other. Get a few small victories behind you, and you're on your way.

I would also add that its a process that takes some time. But its one in which the reward exceeds the effort.

03-19-2007, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
JHL Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 346	I think you've raised a very prevalent issue here Kenny, certainly applies to me! For me, expressing my feelings verbally is akin to squeezing dom perignon from a pressed tulip. The one thing that has helped me along is the realisation that expressing my truth is liberating. And withholding it is debilitating. Every feeling I withhold and repress, becomes baggage I have to deal with later. It can take a lot of courage to express oneself, especially for a person not used to doing so. But its actually a habit, just like any other. Get a few small victories behind you, and you're on your way. I would also add that its a process that takes some time. But its one in which the reward exceeds the effort.