Pain changes us. Mine made me want to be perfect, so that no one would ever want to leave me again.

Cora Carmack
About This Quote

When someone suffers from a debilitating injury, after time their attitude often changes. They often become more focused on their recovery and want to be perfect in order to help others. Many people take pain and suffering in stride and learn to cope with the situation. But when we experience pain, we can become so focused on getting better that we begin to forget the other people in our lives. As we recover, our love for those we love can fade and we can lose sight of what is truly important in life.

Source: Faking It

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