People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality

โ€œPeople are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but thatโ€™s bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if theyโ€™re afraid to feel? Pain is meant to wake us up. People try to hide their pain. But theyโ€™re wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain. Itโ€™s all in how you carry it. Thatโ€™s what matters. Pain is a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, youโ€™re letting society destroy your reality. You should stand up for your right to feel your pain.โ€

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  1. Jennifer Sebits Avatar

    Yes! I've numbed myself out in order to avoid those painful feelings and that allowed me to survive some terrible circumstances but I'm not truly living when I don't allow myself to feel. Pain has motivated me to make a huge change and, for once, I want to feel everything so that I can live life to the fullest.

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