Being willing to feel some level of pain is not only brave ... it makes us more aware of the pain of others, I think, and more empathetic. Conversely, the ability to numb our own pain--whether with a drug or another type of avoidance--indicates a certain level of privilege. Thanks for this post, Jen. I'm glad you're feeling better.
Being willing to feel some level of pain is not only brave ... it makes us more aware of the pain of others, I think, and more empathetic. Conversely, the ability to numb our own pain--whether with a drug or another type of avoidance--indicates a certain level of privilege. Thanks for this post, Jen. I'm glad you're feeling better.