Isolating yourself while the townspeople fear you is self care.

 

Tara Shannon

“Why do they react that way?” Asked Rabbit .
“To protect a part of themselves that’s hurt and afraid,” said Bear. “Try to remember that’s not who they really are.”
“Can they ever be who they really are again?” asked Rabbit.
“I don’t know,” said Bear. “Maybe, maybe not.”
“Can we do anything to help?” asked Rabbit.
“Keep holding the light,” said Bear.
©️Tara Shannon, 2023