Denial As a Form of Confirmation

🌟Weekly Inspiration🌟

I’m reading a work of fiction and there was a statement that struck me: "Denial is always a form of confirmation." It got me thinking about how we humans often are "in denial." Perhaps it’s a form of coping, compartmentalization, or because we simply can’t acknowledge the truth in front of us, consciously or unconsciously. It’s hard and sometimes painful to be fully present or honest with ourselves. It might feel easier to “deny,” push to the side, or avoid…and oftentimes denial acts as a protective factor—helps us get by until we are ready to face the music. Denial is seductive because it gives us the illusion that we are not considering that which we wish to not confirm, however, the confirmation is inherent within the escape.

Hope that wasn’t too heady 🧠. Be gentle with yourself as you consider these questions.

Ask Yourself:

What am I am I denial about? Why this?

Are there things that I don’t want to see about the way I parent? Or my children behave?
Has looking away helped me to cope? Am I more ready to face it head-on now?
Do I feel defensive? Why?
Is it possible that I’m right on time for myself? More ready to shift now than before?

Be well 🌟.