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Old Dec 25, 2007, 03:52 PM
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You may have been invisible to your parents, but you aren't invisible here. We see you. We hear you. We sit with you. I can hear the pain and upset inside you.

I have been so surprised to find that when I feel invisible, it helps a lot if I can see/hear me too. It really does help to write out your inside hurts so they are on the paper for you to see. It helps to hold a soft toy and hug it and tell it how dear it is and comfort and cherish it. Say those things out loud and your insides will feel them too.

Sitting with you during this hard time.
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He said that we can email as MUCH as we want (100 times per day). Believe in this - it is challenging fears about being punished. It is okay to be seen. You are not a nuisance. "Too much" simply means exploration, not punishment/withdrawal. Trust in him.

Not looking at him is about keeping aspects of self hidden/secret. We know that is not the healthy choice. Keep working on this - you will get there.

Accept there are parts. Be kind and gentle with them. Working with parts and feelings is the key to happiness. We have been happy before when listened to them and accepted them and were open to feelings. Write in your journal - it is safe to do so.