V..v..v..vul..Vulnerability

by Jeanine Izzo

Lets be real…being vulnerable stinks on so many levels.  Admitting you don’t have it all figured out…is like being in an alley, behind a restaurant, in front of a dumpster right before trash pickup.  No wonder, we do just about anything to avoid these situations.

Letting others in on our V..v..v..v..vul..vul..vul…vulnerability can be gut wrenching.  At the same time, acting like we have everything figured out all of the time…well, that can be exhausting.

Some people say showing vulnerability is for the weak, yet truly it is for those who stretch themselves to learn and grow.  After all, this is what being out of our comfort zone really means.  We have to put ourselves in situations where we haven’t been before, where we don’t have all the answers, where we are prone to stumbling, where we most likely will be judged by others.  All this because we see the possibilities of greatness.  Truly, being vulnerable takes strength.

Still, it can be difficult to work through the tough spots in order to realize the gains.  This is where a support system comes in handy.  Having a sounding board can help us reach our resolutions more quickly, yet determining who to open up to, and how much to share, is typically an experimental recipe that is perfected over time.  Even well intentioned confidants can miss the mark with how they offer support.  Which of the following results have you experienced when you have sought support?  The other party…

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