I dont just want to be heard, I want to be held,
not with arms but with presence, with patience.
With a heart that doesnt rush me past what I'm feeling
just because it's uncomfortable to sit in .
Because you can listen to someone talk and still not see them.
You can nod your head, give advice and say all the right things
And still make them feel that their emotions are too much.
Being heard is easy. Being held requires emotional maturity.
It's the difference between someone who reacts to what you say
and someone who receives it.
Thats what I need not just a listening ear
but a steady presence