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

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You look at yourself, practically every day in front of the mirror, right? A few days you feel that Wow, I look lovely, and on a few you just don’t feel too great, well then also more or less it is the same. Well, my friend, after those 365 days you realize that Oh! A lot has changed, not drastically but organically. Not feeling the same way anymore, feeling detached, and lacking excitement are some of the normal feelings, nowadays. What’s happening to us? To everyone outside, we are fine but to our soul, finding answers every day. 

Life is a tapestry woven with threads of change, each one leaving its mark on the fabric of our being. As we go through the ebb and flow of time, we have experiences that shape our perceptions and redefine our sense of ourselves. From moments of triumph to times of adversity, every twist and turn shapes us into the people we are intended to be. We, like clay in the hands of a skillful potter, are continuously sculpted by the forces of evolution, adjusting to our ever-changing landscape.

In this furnace of transformation, we find the human spirit’s determination and the potential to evolve. Challenges become chances for self-discovery, while defeats open the path for new strengths. Each day, we lose layers of our past selves, becoming stronger, smarter, and more compassionate. Finally, it is through the process of transformation that we discover the genuine essence of our being, so embrace the trip with open hearts and minds.

“ You don’t smile the same, you react a lot and you are JUST NOT GOOD. Maybe, I am failing in each role, because in this give-and-take relationship, I miss being myself, I miss the genuine love and care, which does not exist anymore. I am tired of hearing the biggest lie and I am tired of this facade- I love you. Yes, I don’t smile the same and react a lot because, in this give-and-take, I miss myself. After all, in this full circle, you meet yourself some day or the other.”- RVA.

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