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Tamsin 🍂 🐸 🪞's avatar

Yep. When I’m quiet there is some serious going on. Like you I retreat when I pain, I revert inwards. I’ve often said when I’m quiet I’m dangerous too.

Gail Doggett's avatar

Oh yes absolutely! Because if I’m quiet externally, I can guarantee my brain is going at one million miles an hour and who knows what it’s cooking up….

Penn's avatar

Yep, I go quiet when I’m hurting too - thank-you for being open and vulnerable and sending a big hug! 🫂 Penn x

Gail Doggett's avatar

Thank you Penn - and sending gentle hugs back to you too ❤️

Charlotte's avatar

Thank you for being real online. And you express it so well.

Gail Doggett's avatar

What a gorgeous thing to say, Charlotte - thank you so much ❤️

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Gail Doggett's avatar

Unlearning and unmasking is so hard! Especially when they’ve been our coping and survival mechanisms for so long. I think it’s worth it though?