It's so easy to focus on the anguish and the misery; it's harder, somehow, to acknowledge the positive, maybe for fear of jinxing it, bringing the nightmare back down on our heads.

Harriet Brown
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This quote is a great reminder that when we are in pain, it doesn't mean that all is lost. Instead, we can learn to focus on the positive in our lives to make it easier for ourselves to move forward in life. This quote also shows how important it is to keep our eyes on what is really important if we want to move forward and not fall into a dark place. If we can look past the pain and jump on the positive, then we can start making progress again.

Source: Brave Girl Eating: A Familys Struggle With Anorexia

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