It is OK to be scared... it is not OK to stop trying

Terrified

By: Erin 

Being scared, shocked, petrified is not fun

For most, it happens on occasion

When something horrible happens

When someone jumps out from the shadows

When a dark realization sinks in

For some though being terrified is common

Running from what some consider to be commonplace

Bad memories, triggers, associations

To some it’s easy to assume we are fragile, strange, weird or weak

But how would you like your dark realization to sink in.....

….. Multiple times a day

So I’m just going to say it.

I might look fragile, strange, weird or weak sometimes

Maybe even often

But in those moments I am facing my dark realization

Headfirst

Not looking back

And yes, I am terrified.

Most of the time

To compensate

I cling to those who comfort me

I take a lot of baths

I allow myself to be fragile, strange, weird and weak

I tell myself it’s going to be OK even when it feels like it’s not

And I remind myself that by allowing myself to be:

Fragile

Strange

Weird

And weak

I am actually becoming strong