Are you worth coming back to?
Have you ever found yourself spiralling (emotionally) and you knew exactly who to call? This person could be your mom, partner, or friend - but why is that so? What makes this person so special that he/she would be the first person you want to talk to when you’re in distress?
What is it like to be someone’s place of safety, a Safe Haven? What does that even mean? Here are some ideas of what it might possibly mean for someone to see you as a Safe Haven:
Are you:
- Welcoming and accepting?
- Emotionally-safe to be around?
- Supportive?
- Able to connect well?
- Comforting to others?
- Non-judgemental?
- Grounded enough to hold the space?
Have you seen these traits in yourself? Or perhaps you’re already a Safe Haven to someone else. What is it like for you? I’d love to hear more from you - share with me your thoughts on this idea of Safe Haven