When the Dear Wonderful Hubby plans to go to bed after I do, he turns on the light on his side of the bed. We joke about it being the anti-monster light. He knows I don’t like to sleep with the lights off unless he’s sleeping beside me, protecting me.
I’m not scared of the dark. I’m scared of sleeping alone (i.e. without someone I trust by my side) in the dark.
I accept this.
I’ve shared this with the person I love.
We take this small step to ease my fears.
Fears aren’t always rational but they ARE very real. If it doesn’t harm anyone else, take steps to ease your fears.
If you’re food insecure (as I am), for example, have an emergency case of beans in your pantry. If you’re scared of walking home alone, ask a friend to walk with you. If you’re scared of spiders, arrange to have your home cleaned (by friends or a paid professional or someone else) every week.
Do what YOU need to do to feel safe, my friends.
