Have you ever said, “I’m fine,” when fine was not really the truth? Maybe you were disappointed but did not want anyone to know. Maybe you felt embarrassed, left out, overwhelmed or unsure. Maybe anger showed up first because it felt safer than admitting that something hurt. Feelings can be complicated, but they are not wrong. Your emotions provide information about what you are experiencing, what matters to you and what you may need. You do not have to ignore them, become co