Feelings

It’s a paradox

Everything feels so close yet

Also far away.

Noises overwhelm

Restless, jittery, tender

Yet in a bubble.

One step at a time

No right or wrong way to feel

Or not feel at all.

Postscript

It’s not just me. Saw this recently on insta:

my therapist asks

what does grief feel like in your body? it's heavy.

it's so, so heavy.

my chest is full of stones. and i'm crying gravel tears. it's empty.

it's so, so empty.

my chest is hollowed out and i can't find my heart anywhere.

sara rian