Courageous

It takes courage to

Deal with pain

To process it

Feel it

Face it

And give it time to heal

It takes courage to

Not let it fester

Bury it

Inflict our pain on others

Let it become who we are

Pain that is ignored or denied

Pulls us apart

Messes with our mind

Prevents us from being whole and fully alive

Pain faced and dealt with

Strengthens us

Softens us

Becomes something beautiful

Gives others hope