The Shocking Truth Behind Why Some People Pretend to Heal but Are Actually Hurting Inside.
I remember when my uncle passed away. Instead of grieving, I threw myself into work. I was always ‘too busy’ to feel the pain. It took me a while to understand that I was just putting off the inevitable.
Busyness can be a form of escapism, a way to dodge emotional pain and pretend everything is okay. But, as we all know, running away from problems only makes them chase you harder.
And if someone’s calendar is suddenly overflowing, they might be trying to outrun their pain, not heal it. And it’s important for us to be there for them when they finally stop running – out of breath and ready to face their wounds head-on.
