Leeches

Leeches

Based on a metaphor submitted to ACBS by svenjaw

Many years ago, a friend of mine had the unfortunate experience of a leech attaching to her leg.

Our first intuition was to rip the leech off; however this could have caused toxic leech vomit to enter her system.

Even though it was not easy and a pretty bad scene overall, she allowed the creepy creature to fill itself up and it eventually detached itself from her leg without further incident.

So, the same goes for any unwanted, nasty, and draining private experience. While we naturally want to act on instinct and get rid of the experience, this will most likely contribute to the problem worsening later on. Sometimes it is just best to open up to and accept the situation. Just like a leech, these experiences can be bothersome and painful, but they won’t kill you.