I am still RECOVERING!
DOES TIME REALLY HEAL ALL WOUNDS?
OR
DO WE JUST GIVE IN?
I am not okay, I haven’t healed even a bit, on the inside. I am a stronger person, more focussed and quiet, on the OUTSIDE! Sadly, visible wounds are treated with care and given time, unlike the wounds that hurt the most but aren’t visible.
Have you also lost hope but are going strong because we all have expectations to fulfill and responsibilities to take care of? Is it true that the world believes recovery to be linear or constant? Do you also experience days or moments where you just go numb, way back in the past, and then someone just asks- What happened and you just come back to reality and reply-NOTHING 🙂
Social media is full of motivational quotes and reels, only if it was so easy to have nice background music to our reality and an uplifting quote. Well, the facade of- I AM FINE, will always be on but it is OKAY to take your time. It may happen sooner or later, or maybe never.
There can be a stark difference between our inner reality and our external enjoyment in a world where smiles frequently conceal silent fights. Even if we may appear strong and joyful to the outside world, our genuine feelings are always concealed beneath the surface. Comparing our lives to those of others is a trap that is easy to fall into, especially in this age of properly crafted and scripted happy moments on social media. Every person’s journey is distinct, involving their own set of obstacles and victories. It is important to honor the progress we have made and the perseverance we display daily by focusing on our journey rather than comparing our pleasure to someone else’s.
Life isn’t a competition and recovery is a self journey 🙂
“I opened my eyes, and reality hit me hard once again. With my eyes closed and mind relaxed, I saw us together again. I am still on the path of recovery, but I’m sorry—I cannot promise you progress on this journey. I smile, and it all hides. I am still recovering, and this is just the start.” – RVA
