It's painful to hold out hope for the things that once brought you joy. You have to find ways to make yourself forget.

Christina Baker Kline
About This Quote

This quote is a good reminder to those who have been let down. Love, as we know, can be a painful thing. It can make you feel as though you want to just give up and quit. You have to find ways to make yourself forget the things that have hurt you. You will be able to move on a lot easier if you just ignore them and do not think about them anymore.

Source: A Piece Of The World

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