Helpful Hiding

October 18th
HIDING FROM LOVE

Chapter 8 – Helpful hiding – Dealing with suffering
Give an example of “good pain”, and “bad pain” from your own experience. Can you recount a time or incident when you may have rescued someone by denying them the experience of learning from consequences? Share some of the ways helpful hiding can help you manage the suffering process.

Chapter 9 – Helpful hiding – Preparing for relationship When can withdrawal be a healthy choice for ourselves and our relationships? Can you remember an example from the life of Jesus?
Describe how withdrawal may be the most responsible action to take in a relationship.
Discuss the difference between withdrawal and isolation.
Forgiveness, humor and patience can benefit the emotional helpful hiding process. Discuss how each of these can help deal with pain.