--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I dont think pain goes away. I think we…" description: "\"I dont think pain goes away. I think we make room for it. With time, love, forgiveness and healing, it eventually takes up less room. Not until then, a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/987/brigitte-nicole-29790_forgiveness_i-dont-think-pain-goes-away-i-think-we-m_1783843.jpg" --- # I dont think pain goes away. I think we make room for it… ![“I dont think pain goes away. I think we make room for it. With time, love, forgiveness and healing, it eventually takes up less room. Not until then, are we able to fill up that space with a sense of peace and joy in our heart and soul.” quote by Brigitte Nicole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/987/brigitte-nicole-29790_forgiveness_i-dont-think-pain-goes-away-i-think-we-m_1783843.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/987/brigitte-nicole-29790_forgiveness_i-dont-think-pain-goes-away-i-think-we-m_1783843.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/987/brigitte-nicole-29790_forgiveness_i-dont-think-pain-goes-away-i-think-we-m_1783843.jpg) > “I dont think pain goes away. I think we make room for it. With time, love, forgiveness and healing, it eventually takes up less room. Not until then, are we able to fill up that space with a sense of peace and joy in our heart and soul.” [Brigitte Nicole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brigitte-nicole/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Pain persists but can be reduced by making space for love, forgiveness, and healing, leading to inner peace. **In simple terms:** Pain lessens when we fill it with positive emotions. Key Takeaway Cultivate love and forgiveness to shrink pain. Themes healing forgiveness inner peace Mood reflective calming Type inspirational therapeutic When to use this quote - grief counseling - personal growth - spiritual practice - mental health therapy Key Concepts psychology mind‑body connection Questions to Reflect On - How can you create space for love in suffering? - What practices help you forgive? 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