Taking a normal pair of eyeglasses out of their case, putting them back in, then even slowly pulling them out; it’s much like the emotions of abuse

The case represents shelter and safety, while removing the glasses means stepping into a world where it once was destroyed but in truth they can be useful, helping others to see

To do so, however, requires leaving behind comfort and familiarity

Eyeglasses are incredibly useful: they help us read, drive, navigate, even focus light or, in some cases, serve unexpected purposes. Yet when they remain in their case, their full potential is never realized, even though they belong to someone.In this way, the case symbolizes our comfort zones: the layers of fear, self-protection, CPTSD, reactive responses, and trauma that keep us enclosed

Taking the glasses out, then, becomes a metaphor for embracing risk, usefulness, and growth: stepping into the open where our abilities can actually make a difference.The many uses of eyeglasses highlight human adaptability.

A single object can serve in countless ways once freed from its container, just as a person’s value multiplies when they engage with the world rather than staying safely tucked away.Sometimes, it only takes the right person or situation to lift the glasses from their case and use them properly.

After all, while we can recognize the value of eyeglasses, the glasses themselves cannot see their own worth.