Have you found yourself in this moment? Your heart sinks. You look away. You find yourself only left with the words, “I don’t care,” but that’s now how you feel deep down. But you can’t convey how you feel. There’s a misconception with this that can come across as attitude and apathy, but in reality, it serves as a protection. This response is a way for ourselves to stop the hurting of our disappointment by simply pretending we don’t care.
Someone might feel the need to say they “don’t care.”
Afraid of showing their real feelings. There’s a fear that if they show their real feelings, they’ll get dismissed by others and would be told that they’re too dramatic
This masks their vulnerability. They’re afraid their actual feelings won’t be accepted. If they’re not accepted, they worry that their feelings might create labels of the other person’s perception of them. It’s important to redefine what vulnerability means: Vulnerability is synonymous with honesty and empathy. By expressing how you feel, no one is questioning your personality, rather they’re about to see your authenticity and your ability to open up.
It’s normal. This shield of protection that “I don’t care” creates allows
Ultimately, dismissing your own feelings can hurt communication, but it’s essential to voice your opinion because what you say matters. Your feelings matter. The right ones will listen.
Small steps can turn into bigger strides.
The right ones will listen.
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