Comfort Quote by Ellen Bass
“There is a comfort in knowing that you don’t have to pretend anymore, that you are going to do everything within your power to heal.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Courage to Heal, Ellen Bass, 1990
Accepting the need to stop pretending allows genuine effort toward personal recovery and growth.
In simple terms: Stop pretending, start healing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honesty, pursue healing.
Themes
self-acceptance
healing
authenticity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal crises
- relationship repair
- addiction recovery
Key Concepts
psychology
self-care
vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you pretending about?
- How can honesty empower your healing?
A Different Perspective
Healing can be painful and may confront uncomfortable truths.
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