Buried Feeling

Ashamed, invisible, exposed, powerful, rejected, desperate to be seen.

Buried Belief

“If I am seen sexually, I exist.”
“I can control shame by choosing exposure.”
“Attention proves my worth.”
“If I expose myself first, no one can expose me.”
“Being desired means I am safe.”
“I need witnesses to feel real.”

Hard-to-Go Place

Feeling the need to be seen, chosen, admired, or exposed without making attention the source of worth. Exhibition may provide attention, control over shame, power, visibility, or a reversal of feeling invisible.

Next Step

Ask, "What part of me is still waiting to be seen?"

You found a possible Link

Identifying the buried feeling or belief is the first step. The next step is learning how to work with what you’ve found.

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