Get over it.
My body is still in the middle of the storm. 'Getting over it' isn't a button I can press.
What it made you think
My feelings are wrong, inconvenient, and a burden to others. I am broken for not being able to control them on command.
The True Story
You are allowed to take up space with your feelings. Your body's timeline for processing the world is valid and real.
What is happening in your system?
Your system registers this dismissal as a social threat, which compounds the initial distress with a new layer of shame. The original feeling doesn't go away; it just gets buried under the urgent need to protect yourself from judgment.
What changes in you...
You learn not to share vulnerable feelings with this person. You'll either avoid them entirely when you're upset or offer a surface-level response to prevent the pain of being dismissed again.
How can I navigate this in the moment?
A few ways to respond when this lands. Take whichever feels right, or none at all.
The Low-Battery Out
I need a minute.
The Honest Explanation
I hear you. My body just needs more time to process this feeling before I can move on.
Drawing the Line
I'm not looking for a solution right now, I just need some space with this.
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