The only reason pain exists is because we let it feed on us and that gives it the power to continue existing (I.R.V)

Reshma Valliappan
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The only reason pain exists is because we let it feed on us and that gives it the power to continue existing (I.R.V) is a quote by the Indian writer, poet and activist Arundhati Roy. She was referring to the idea that pain feeds off of our guilt and makes us feel bad about ourselves. We hurt because we hurt someone else. When we hurt someone else, we feel bad about ourselves, which gives pain more power over us.

The only way to end this cycle is to stop hurting others. Stop blaming others for our pain or worrying about what others are thinking about us. Most importantly, stop letting pain feed on us by allowing it to control us through guilt and self-doubt.

Source: Fallen, Standing: My Life As A Schizophrenist

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