Friday, September 15, 2017

Exposed




As we saw the responses we got from sharing last picture, we were glad, but then we were afraid. 
We are suddenly aware of the exposure that might happen. I, too, feel the weight as i decided to reveal the truth. And we're not sure if we're ready for it. 

Humans have been trained to create a system of defence to protect themselves from any fall, to avoid disappointment, to run away from things that we know might bring us harm. And they become cold, distant, they become... strong. But is it real strength ? 
I have never met a more honest person than Timo. He came up to me not with strength, but weaknesses, the first impression i have for him is that he is vulnerable. And to the world, vulnerabilty IS a weakness. 

While the world is teaching people to become strong, Timo has been teaching me to become vulnerable. And in my eyes, that's his strength. 
But right now, we are afraid. How afraid we are to be exposed for who we are, to be exposed to criticism and judgement from those who are sinister to weakness, from those who would be happy to see us in this pit. We suddenly reluctant to share this issue, realizing how we could be under a spotlight to become a subject of mere curiosity, or a subject of mockery, of gossip, of pity. Oh, the possibility of us being hurt further instead, it might even jeopardise our relationship. 
The choice then is not to share until deliverance come, or to share only my part in this ordeal.

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