--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It won't ever go away entirely. I wish it…" description: "\"“It won't ever go away entirely. I wish it did. But with things like this, with wounds on the inside, sometimes it's just a case of getting through the..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8bb/daniel-o-malley-16394_hard-time_it-won-t-ever-go-away-entirely-i-wish-it_389643.jpg" --- # It won't ever go away entirely. I wish it did. But with… ![“It won't ever go away entirely. I wish it did. But with things like this, with wounds on the inside, sometimes it's just a case of getting through the day. Or the hour. Or the minute. Sometimes the hard times come every other minute, and they'll keep slapping you so that you can't relax. And…” quote by Daniel O'Malley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8bb/daniel-o-malley-16394_hard-time_it-won-t-ever-go-away-entirely-i-wish-it_389643.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8bb/daniel-o-malley-16394_hard-time_it-won-t-ever-go-away-entirely-i-wish-it_389643.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8bb/daniel-o-malley-16394_hard-time_it-won-t-ever-go-away-entirely-i-wish-it_389643.jpg) > ““It won't ever go away entirely. I wish it did. But with things like this, with wounds on the inside, sometimes it's just a case of getting through the day. Or the hour. Or the minute. Sometimes the hard times come every other minute, and they'll keep slapping you so that you can't relax. And sometimes you'll go for weeks and maybe even months before it gets you, right when you least expect it. But it never goes away entirely. Although it does get easier, Odette. And it's easier when you have comrades.”” [Daniel O'Malley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/daniel-o-malley/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Enduring internal wounds requires daily perseverance, support from allies, and acceptance that pain may never fully disappear. **In simple terms:** Coping with inner pain needs steady effort and community. Key Takeaway Seek support and keep moving forward. Themes resilience friendship mental health perseverance hope Mood determined reflective encouraging Type motivational psychological practical When to use this quote - daily coping - seeking help - long-term recovery - supportive relationships Key Concepts psychological endurance social support healing process Questions to Reflect On - What small steps can you take today? - Who can you lean on for support? 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