Vulnerability (Part 8): The Interrupter
- The Baldy Bishops
- Apr 22
- 2 min read
Being vulnerable is often a very emotional experience. We’re talking about our struggles in sin and suffering. We’re talking about the things we find hard. It’s probably going to take a little time to unravel our thoughts and emotions to share the full story of what we’re trying to be vulnerable about.
If someone is constantly interrupting or filling up those quiet moments of thoughts being formed, or the awkward moments of struggling through our emotions, then it can disrupt our flow of thought.
Again, if we’re’ doing most of the talking, we’re not listening.
Speaking from experience I’ve tried to talk to people about my sin and suffering, only for them to keep interrupting me with quips and comments that have made it hard for me to gather my thoughts. I nervously try to keep talking before they interrupt. I rush the process. I don’t feel like I’ve been given the space and time to reflect through what I want to say and to deal with my emotions.
I know I’ve done this. I’ve stopped someone’s train of thought. I’ve got uncomfortable in the quiet moments and filled it with trite comments. I’ve interrupted people. How careless of me.
Who am I more likely to talk to? Someone who will patiently sit with me as I unravel my thoughts and feelings. Someone who will allow the quiet moments to be moments of thinking about how to say what I really want to say. Someone who will give me the time to slowly go a little deeper without them cutting me off. Someone who will ask careful and open questions that allow me to continue reflecting on what I’m sharing with them.
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