Something My Clients Hear Me Say Often...

"Feelings are always valid. They might not always be trustworthy."

Feelings are always valid because they come from real experiences. They give us information about what's happening inside of us.

The caveat is that feelings are not always an accurate reflection of what is happening around us.

You can feel like a burden without being one.

You can feel afraid without being in danger.

You can feel rejected without actually being rejected.

Sometimes we spend so much time questioning our feelings that we begin questioning ourselves.

When we are curious instead of judging ourselves, we begin to understand why certain feelings are coming up. Your feelings deserve to be acknowledged, honored, and understood because they are trying to tell you something—but they do not always tell the whole story.

The goal isn't to ignore your feelings or blindly follow them. The goal is to listen to them with curiosity and compassion. Therapy can help with that.

-Haley