Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life.
Akshay Dubey
Dubey is emphasizing the idea that healing from trauma does not mean that the trauma never happened, but rather that it no longer has the power to control one’s life. The quote suggests that recovery is possible, and that it involves learning to manage the effects of trauma in a way that allows one to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Take ownership of your recovery process, and recognize that your trauma does not have to define your life going forward. Healing is a process. It may take time and effort, but it is possible to find a path forward.
