Why Healing Doesn’t Always Look Pretty (and Why That’s Okay)

There’s a misconception that healing means glowing skin, peaceful mornings, gratitude lists, and a sense of calm.
But real healing? It’s raw. It’s vulnerable. It’s messy.

Healing often feels like you’re digging out pieces of yourself you forgot you buried. It feels like confusion before clarity. It feels like letting go of versions of yourself you’ve outgrown—versions that once kept you safe.

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