Heart_in_a_bottle

: The adult cannot fit her hand inside the bottle to retrieve her heart. It requires the small, soft hand of the curious child to reach in and pull the heart back out. The Heart and the Bottle - Amazon.com

The phrase most commonly refers to the profound metaphorical concept popularized by author Oliver Jeffers in his acclaimed picture book, " The Heart and the Bottle ". It serves as a visual metaphor for emotional guarding and grief. heart_in_a_bottle

At its core, putting your "heart in a bottle" is a defense mechanism. Psychologists often point to this behavior as a response to acute trauma or loss. : The adult cannot fit her hand inside