what we *really* mean when we say we want to "be seen," projecting unmet needs onto our audience, parts work, self compassion

What it comes down to, really : is the need to be loved. When we have a desire to “be seen,” and / or equally, a fear to “be seen” : what it comes down to is the need to be loved. We need to be loved for who we are, fully and wholly, imperfectly, in all of our weirdness, brilliance, and darkness. When we are afraid of “being seen” a good question to ask…