Two versions of self exist: one is grounded and supportive, while the other grapples with deep pain and trauma. Years of internal suffering can manifest invisibly, causing one to operate on autopilot despite appearing fine externally. Confronting the people who caused such pain often results in a lack of resolution, as seen in an emotionally charged conversation that ultimately led to a sense of understood but unresolved pain. The realization that understanding does not alleviate hurt prompts a choice to either carry forward or release the trauma.
If you've ever felt pain that rewired your entire being, you know: Trauma doesn't just live in the mind. It takes root in the bones, in the pauses between conversations, in the way you flinch when someone raises their voice—even slightly.
Understanding your parents' limitations doesn't erase your pain. But it does offer you a choice: To carry it forward. Or to finally put it down.
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