Every human, at some point, reaches for something they shouldn't. It is part of the messy, beautiful process of learning where our personal boundaries lie. The Growth That Follows
Human nature is hardwired to gravitate toward the "keep out" sign. In psychology, this is often called —the urge to protect our freedom when we feel it’s being restricted. When a person or an opportunity is labeled "forbidden," it gains an artificial luster. Losing A Forbidden Flower
You cannot post about this heartbreak on social media. You cannot lean on a wide circle of friends for support. You are forced to carry the weight of the loss in silence, which slows the healing process significantly. Every human, at some point, reaches for something
Healing from the loss of a forbidden flower requires a shift in perspective. You must validate your own experience since the outside world cannot. In psychology, this is often called —the urge
Often, the survivor of this loss feels they "deserved" the pain for reaching for the forbidden fruit to begin with. This self-judgment creates a barrier to self-compassion. Tending to the Empty Space