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But what we know now is that when we deny our emotion, it…

“But what we know now is that when we deny our emotion, it owns us. When we own our emotion, we can rebuild and find our way through the pain.” quote by Brené Brown
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““But what we know now is that when we deny our emotion, it owns us. When we own our emotion, we can rebuild and find our way through the pain.””

Brené Brown

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Suppressing emotions lets them control us; acknowledging them lets us heal and navigate pain.

In simple terms: Own emotions to heal.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge feelings, then act.

Themes

emotional awareness healing self‑care

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • personal crises
  • relationship conflicts
  • grief processing

Key Concepts

psychology mindfulness resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you notice when you’re denying an emotion?
  • What steps help you own it?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring emotions can prolong suffering.

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