Metaphor A to Z

Bleeding Gums

Bleeding from our gums means that our interface with the world reflects feelings about sacrifice; it reflects wounded sensitivities about life.

We are caught in a sacrifice pattern, which is coming from a buried script or story, and it is eating away at us.

We feel unable or unwilling to communicate our vulnerability and are not prepared to be exposed at this level of intimacy.

While we fear sharing this depth of our feeling, we are also experiencing a need for tenderness.

Suggested Healing Keys:

Forgiveness
Trust
Willingness

OR

Choose from List of Healing Keys:

From 'Healing the Body Through Mind and Metaphor'
© Chuck Spezzano and Janie Ticehurst 2005

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