I sink into the couch at Claire’s place, taking in the subtle changes around me. The bookshelf has shifted to a new corner, and a desk has been repositioned. Yet, the familiar clipboard and little square clock bring a sense of comfort.
Over time, I’ve developed a profound trust in my therapist. I know I can share anything with her. It’s been a journey to reach this point, but I can now dive straight into the heart of my feelings. Trust is a complex thing; it may take years to cultivate, but once established, it becomes a sanctuary.
I share my burdens, we chuckle over lighter topics, and eventually, we wrap up our session. Claire has a unique ability to gently guide me out of her safe space, empowering me with newfound courage. We both recognize that while her office is a refuge where I can shed my defenses, I need a different kind of armor to face the outside world. The idea is to leave behind the protective layers that hinder growth and step out equipped with a new form of resilience.
I’ve entered her office burdened with shame and uncertainty, only to exit cloaked in forgiveness and strength. As our session comes to a close, she reassures me, “Your instincts are reliable; truly.”
I manage to hold back tears for 48 minutes, but her words settle in my heart like a gentle reminder: “Embrace this.” I take a deep breath, inhaling and exhaling slowly, absorbing her affirmation. Tears linger in my eyes, signaling a release of emotions I’ve kept bottled up for too long.
For years, I felt ashamed of my sensitivity, striving to suppress my tears and hide my body’s natural responses to the world. But today, I’m beginning to understand that my body communicates important truths. My tears affirm that I can indeed trust myself, my body, and my instincts.
I express to Claire how her words have offered healing I didn’t realize I so desperately needed. As I step outside and breathe in the fresh air, I don my new armor of self-trust.
No matter what the outside world has told you about yourself—messages that may have seeped into your belief system—remember this: you are inherently good. So remarkably GOOD, dear friend. We are not defined by our mistakes or shortcomings. We are not the labels placed upon us. We. Are. Good. You are incredibly good, and so am I.
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In summary, trusting our instincts can be a challenging journey, especially for highly sensitive individuals. However, through supportive relationships and self-acceptance, we can learn to embrace our sensitivity as a strength rather than a weakness.