Locked In My Darkness -

We often look for an external exit, forgetting that the locks were often set from the inside for protection. Finding the Light Switch

You cannot light a room if you refuse to admit you’re standing in the dark. Locked in my darkness

The "deep piece" of being locked in your own darkness is the realization that you are the only one who knows the layout of the room. You are both the prisoner and the one who holds the blueprint. We often look for an external exit, forgetting

You don't need to find the exit immediately; you only need to find the next wall to steady yourself. You are both the prisoner and the one

Darkness is rarely an empty room; it is often a crowded one. It is built from the memories we cannot find the light to face and the quiet anxieties that grow larger in the absence of noise. Being "locked in" implies a lack of agency, but it also describes a sanctuary—a place where the world’s expectations cannot reach you. The Shifting Dimension

When you are locked in long enough, it becomes hard to distinguish between your fears and the facts of your life.