Healing requires acknowledging past hurts from "summary" of It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn
When we avoid looking at our past hurts, we inadvertently give them permission to control us. Unacknowledged pain has a way of lingering just beneath the surface, influencing our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in ways we may not even realize. It's as if our past experiences are silently pulling the strings behind the scenes, dictating the course of our present lives. By refusing to confront these hurts, we allow them to fester and grow, perpetuating a cycle of suffering that can span generations. Acknowledging past hurts is a crucial step in the healing process because it brings these hidden wounds into the light. When we shine a spotlight on our pain and give it the attention it deserves, we begin to unravel the tangled web of emotions that have been holding us back. By facing our past hurts head-on, we t...
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