You feel deeply, and there is no patience outside (or inside of you) for your emotions. You're afraid to share your raw emotions as others will not have time or acceptance of them.

You try to suppress, repress or ignore. They keep building up immense pressure until an unrelated event triggers an explosive reaction in you. Then everything shoots out, with a force that scares you. You are in shock yourself, and others are too, as they know you as this calm, collected individual who has their emotions in check. "Who are you?" they're asking...
"Who am I?", you're asking...

If only you would have felt safe with another human, for you to share deeply, without masking or holding back your intense emotions...

How do I know to write about these? It takes one to know one. I am that person too. I don't want to overwhelm my family or friends with unprocessed intense emotions. I feel scared at times to share the raw, deep emotions with others.

A few years ago, I even used to judge myself for feeling this much. And I used to hide how deeply I felt. Because of that, some might have thought of me as distant and cold, unapproachable. With a lot of inner work, I understood that my emotions were not right or wrong. And I realised that judging myself led only to suffering when experiencing deep emotions.

I am grateful to have reached inner acceptance for when I'm experiencing emotional pain. I allow my tears to flow, with patience for this process.

Acceptance and patience - this is what I wish for you too. Reach out if you want a space like that.

Without awareness of emotions, your reactions will push others away, break relationships, and hold you back from reaching your goals.

➡️ Where have unprocessed emotions got in your way at work? Let me know in the comments.