How our survival instincts kick in to keep us going… but not forever.

It is as if we have this extensive root system within us. We have grown healthy roots and in some cases we have grown unhealthy roots. These unhealthy roots are developed when we are unable to deal with or process our emotions and experiences. They can be created during times when our needs have been ignored, when we deny who we are, or when we have experienced trauma. In our drive for survival, it is almost as if we have stuffed those roots with the wrong substance; we cover up all of the pain and heartache just to be able to move on. These roots are weak and somewhat hollow, as if they are filled with leaves instead of wood.