He did come on really strong! He definitely did have core wounds triggered. He was opening up with me about it all.
I got in my head about not seeing him enough and had protector parts coming out hot and ready.
I have a really good therapist to be my sounding board.
It’s hard to not text him. I own that.
I definitely understand that struggle.
I’m glad your therapist helped out!
A Love Letter to My Protector Parts
Thank you.
For every wall you built.
Every alarm you sounded.
Every time you told me, “Stay small, stay quiet, stay safe.”
You didn’t do it to hold me back—
you did it to keep me alive.
You showed up when the world felt overwhelming.
When danger was real.
When people were unpredictable.
When I didn’t know who to trust—
you became the one I could rely on.
You kept me safe in rooms that weren’t safe.
You helped me make it through things I never should have had to face.
You helped me survive—again and again.
And I honour you for that.
I’m not in survival anymore.
I don’t need to shrink to stay safe.
I don’t need to scan every moment for threat.
I don’t need to brace for impact.
Because now, I have choice.
I have awareness.
I have tools.
I have me.
You’ve carried so much for so long.
You don’t have to do it all anymore.
Lay your swords down.
Let the tension melt from your jaw, your chest, your heart.
You don’t need to be on high alert.
You’re allowed to soften.
You’re allowed to breathe.
I see you.
I thank you.
And I set you free.
We are safe now.
And we’re finally home.
JLK
