I feel safest being vulnerable when
… when the people around me or sharing the space, place and time with me are being vulnerable too or with a trusted friend.
i’ve been vulnerable with a number of people whom I thought were my friends … they moved away slowly but surely … now, i know they’re disappointed in what I shared, however it was shared for accountability … they’ve left the building. i am left with my tribe who gets my vibe and corrects me, supports me, loves me and nurtures me … i expect year of reprimands and love in future. as i will for them … love, support, reprimand, have difficult conversations, support, care …
it’s a beautiful thing being able to be vulnerable.
i find it hard to be vulnerable at work though even though i know there is a way … i just have not ever felt safe enough to be that vulnerable … or wait … maybe once or twice … colleagues that became friendleagues.
life is beautiful. we find our people and they find us. we share, we care, we land softly even amidst the challenging times.
28 November 2025
KarisMatiek 