There’s a kind of hiding that doesn’t look like hiding. You’re showing up, you’re working doing all the things you’re supposed to do but something still feels held back. A part of you knows you could be more visible and expressive but something keeps pulling you away from the edge.
When I talk about hiding, I’m not talking about a lack of motivation or discipline. Many of my clients are actually deeply committed, thoughtful, and hardworking folks. The hiding I’m talking about is often very subtle. It can look like being busy, but not moving forward in the ways that matter most.
And because it’s so subtle, it’s easy to miss.
From a trauma-informed perspective, hiding is often protective. It’s something your system learned that helps you stay safe, so rather than asking, “What’s wrong with me?” A more helpful question might be, “What is the hiding part trying to protect me from?” For therapists and wellness practitioners, this can show up in ways that are hard to name but deeply felt.
A hesitation to be fully seen.
A sense of holding back your voice.
A subtle discomfort around visibility, money, or growth.
Over time, this can impact how you show up in your work, your business, and your capacity to ask for support. Where might you be holding back in your work, even while appearing productive?
No judgement. Just curiosity.
In my latest podcast episode, I go deeper into this idea of hiding at work including:
- the different ways it can show up
- why it makes so much sense from a protective lens
- and how it can quietly shape your visibility, your work, and your income
This topic is also some of the work we’ll be exploring in my upcoming online session:
The Mother Wound & Your Money Experience.
A place to begin understanding the patterns that shape how we show up, what we charge, and how safe it feels to receive. If this feels aligned, you can find more details here
Listen to the full podcast episode below for a deeper dive.