Reflection 1: From the Unrequited Love Series
Part 1 – The First Fear Reflection from the Unrequited Love Series From the Desk of the Author Before you read this reflection, I want to share something quietly. These words did not come from imagination alone - they came from moments lived with restraint, questions left unanswered, and emotions that were felt deeply but expressed carefully. This is not advice, and it is not a confession. It is simply a recognition of patterns many of us carry without naming them. If something here feels familiar, please know you are not alone. Read slowly, or pause when needed. This space is meant to be gentle. Reflection Not all fears announce themselves loudly. Some arrive quietly, wearing the language of discipline, care, and “what is right.” For many of us, the first lesson about love was not romance. It was permission . Permission to look. Permission to feel. Permission to want something without first measuring consequences. In homes where values are strong, emotions learn to si...