"Making It Make Sense" (SM) with Dr. Pamela Brewer
FACING THE PAINFUL STUFF
By Pamela Brewer, MSW, Ph.D., LCSW-C
It’s often hard to see that which feels too painful to see. For many of us…the ability to turn “a blind eye” feels like a welcome skill. But is it? Ask yourself these questions and then you decide…
What am I afraid of? Are my fears based in reality? Have I ever experienced this before? How have I dealt with difficulties in the past? What will happen if what I most fear is true? What do I need in order to be able to survive? How do I benefit from not paying attention to the fear? Am I harming myself/other by turning away? Do I deserve to turn away?
These may be difficult questions to answer – take your time. When you have answered them – you may find yourself in a better position to have an honest dialogue… with you!