Let It Hurt, Let It Heal, Then Let It Go | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

Let It Hurt, Let It Heal, Then Let It Go

If they always hurt you, they don't deserve you.

6229
Let It Hurt, Let It Heal, Then Let It Go
pinimg

Recently, I was scrolling through Pinterest and had an epiphany. I saw an image that read, "Let it hurt, let it heal, then let it go." It was amazing how powerful those 10 short words could be, and how they came across the screen of my iPhone just at the time that I needed them.

It's too often that I bottle my feelings up inside myself and refuse to share how I'm feeling with anyone. I put on a smile, and go day to day knowing that I need to get something off of my chest. When I keep those feelings inside so long, I'm not giving myself the chance to heal from what's bothering me. A couple weeks later and the same thing is still bothering me.

Seeing the image made me change my entire perspective. Instead of being upset with something and ignoring it, I should acknowledge what it is that has hurt me and heal from it. Once I've healed from it, I can let it go and leave it in the past. Most of the things that upset me aren't going to matter in 10 years from now, let alone 10 days.


For a lot people, they have a hard time letting go in relationships. They become engulfed by what they think is "love," but is really just the toxicity of their significant other. Someone can give you a million reasons to walk away, and you'll find the one reason why you should stay.

One thing to remember is that you cannot change everyone you meet. People only change when they want to change themselves. If you have told them time and time again that how they treat you is hurting you, and they do nothing to change their actions then it is time to let go of them. You do not need toxic people in your life. No matter how much love you give to a person, that does not mean that they will reciprocate the same love back to you.

When someone is causing you more hurt with each passing day, you will eventually have to gather up enough courage to walk away. While walking away may not make you feel superb in the moment, staying comfortable in a toxic relationship will keep hurting until you cut ties with it.

Be the best version of yourself, and don't let anyone hold you back from that. Your happiness lies within yourself, not the heart of another person.

Don't apologize for wanting what is best for yourself, because you are beautiful, strong, and deserve nothing short of wonderful.

Don't settle for someone because they have led you to believe that you don't deserve anything more. Only you can determine how special you are, and the person you're with shouldn't make you feel like you're unimportant.

When you walk away from the cause of your pain, it's going to hurt and you're going to have to heal. Then, you're going to let it go, because there are far greater people out there for you than those who make you question your worth.

From Your Site Articles
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
students
Sophia Palmerine

Dear High School Friend Group,

My sweet angels, where would I be without you guys. We all grew up together because we either met in middle school or high school and watched each other grow up and get "old." We got to go to prom together and then graduate together. Then watched each other as we continued our lives in college, joining sororities and meeting people who will impact our lives forever. It all has happened so fast.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

College In Gifs

Because we are all sad Jim Halpert

382
head on desk
Wise GEEK

Oh college, we can’t live with you, but we can’t live without you. It’s a love/hate relationship, really. College is an experience that no one can ever prepare you for, and maybe that’s a good thing. You never really expect any of the things that college encompasses until you are there. College is fun, but don’t have too much fun. C’s get degrees, but they don’t get you into graduate school.

Keep Reading...Show less
Blair Waldorf

The "Gossip Girl" series may be over, but Blair Waldorf's iconic character lives in our hearts forever. Blair was the queen of the Upper East Side, and a character you either loved or hated. She taught us everything we needed to know about life, love and of course, how to score a Chuck Bass. So the next time you feel a bit lost and are in need of guidance, look no further than to the Queen B herself.

As I spend my Sunday avoiding my homework and other adult responsibilities, I realized that I've watched this series over and over about a million times. Sadly, there isn't a Blair quote I don't know, so I came up with a list of a few favorites. You know you love her...xoxo

Keep Reading...Show less
class
Odyssey

College is an endless cycle of crappy, sleepless nights, tedious, boring lectures, and hours of never-ending piles of homework.

Keep Reading...Show less
two women enjoying confetti

Summer: a time (usually) free from school work and a time to relax with your friends and family. Maybe you go on a vacation or maybe you work all summer, but the time off really does help. When you're in college you become super close with so many people it's hard to think that you won't see many of them for three months. But, then you get that text saying, "Hey, clear your schedule next weekend, I'm coming up" and you begin to flip out. Here are the emotions you go through as your best friend makes her trip to your house.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments