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Longing: The Secret Emotion

Longing: The Secret Emotion

Longings are hushed and hidden. Along the way, we're taught to tuck away our longing and ignore it.   Early in my career as a psychotherapist, I realized that longing and loneliness were universal. In the security and safety of the therapeutic relationship, my clients unpacked their longing slowly while gauging my reaction to the secrets they've held in their hearts.