Re: Feelings deep inside the Heart, left unexpressed
Yes, there are many things I feel I cant express to my family and loved ones.
I am not an expressive person by nature. Meaning I didnt grow up being all touchy-feely with my family or friends.
Because I know I have this huge short-coming, I try to express my thoughts in cards and letters. I find it great because my parents for example dont bring up the things I write in them, and I like it that way.
I have been wanting to apologize to my brother for something I used to tease him about and now he has Mash'Allah surpassed me in that respect. Really taught me a lesson, and as much as I want to apologize to him, I find it difficult to bring up something like that. But I think one day I will either write it in a card, or just give a blanket statement of "I'm sorry for the things I said to you when we were little."
There's no harm in expressing your feelings in writing if you cant say it in words. You can make the choice to go ahead and do it, dont prevent yourself from reaching out. If you really want to be an example for your siblings, you should start with yourself. smile