| Term | Definition |
|---|
| I keep things in | Things. Emotions. |
| My emotions. | I know that's probably not a good thing. |
| I just have a hard time opening up to people. | I get...closed off. |
| Being emotional in front of a person, it makes you feel...weak. | Vulnerable.Controllable. |
| Lately, when I'm not in control, | I get...anxious. |
| Here's the thing, though: every time you let somebody in--no, | everytime you LOVE somebody...they stab you in the back. |
| I have a hard time with that. | The Trust thing. |
| It can be anybody, really. | Friends, family...husband. |
| I guess I sort of have this shield that I put up. | With every hit, it gets stronger, even when I'm not. |
| I want to be... open. | I want to live my life. |
| But I don't...I don't want to come out from behind my shield just yet. | Back here, I'm safe. I'm protected. |
| And so far, every time that I take a risk, | I get hurt. |
| I'm not sure | if I should keep taking that risk. |
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