Painful Feelings: Introduction
Ever notice that some feelings are more acceptable than others? Families, cultures, and even geography all are factors here, but generally speaking, we’re all a bit squeamish when it comes to feelings of anger, guilt, and hopelessness.
Many people will say, “Oh, don’t feel (pick a feeling – guilty, angry, hopeless, etc.)” when you tell them how you’re feeling.
That never works.
It’s just not that simple.