THE FEELING LETTER
Dear ___________ :
I am writing you this letter to release my resentment and negative
emotions, and to discover and express the positive feelings that
you deserve. I am also writing this letter to ask for your support
without demanding it.
Level 1: ANGER and BLAME
I don't like it when ...
I resent ...
I feel frustrated when ...
I feel angry ...
I feel furious ...
I want ...
Level 2: SADNESS and HURT
It hurts because ...
I feel disappointed because ...
I feel sad when ...
I feel unhappy because ...
I wish ...
Level 3: FEAR and INSECURITY
I feel worried ...
I feel afraid because ...
I feel scared ...
I need ...
Level 4: REMORSE and APOLOGIES
I apologize that ...
I feel embarrassed ...
I am sorry for ...
I am willing to ....
Level 5: LOVE, UNDERSTANDING, GRATITUDE, and FORGIVENESS
I love you because ...
I appreciate ...
I realize ...
I forgive you for ...
I would like ...
I trust ...
Level 6: WHAT I NEED AND WANT
What I need from myself ...
What I want from myself ...
What I need from you ...
What I want from you ...
Thank you for listening to my feelings. I love you.
Love,
___________________________