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Life Quote by Iyanla Vanzan

“UNTIL YOU HEAL THE WOUNDS OF YOUR PAST, YOU ARE GOING TO BLEED. YOU CAN BANDAGE THE BLEEDING WITH FOOD, WITH ALCOHOL, WITH DRUGS & WORK BUT EVENTUALLY, IT WILL ALL OOZE THROUGH AND STAIN YOUR LIFE. YOU MUST FIND THE STRENGTH TO OPEN THE WOUNDS, STICK YOUR HANDS INSIDE, PULL OUT THE CORE OF THE…” quote by Iyanla Vanzan
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“UNTIL YOU HEAL THE WOUNDS OF YOUR PAST, YOU ARE GOING TO BLEED. YOU CAN BANDAGE THE BLEEDING WITH FOOD, WITH ALCOHOL, WITH DRUGS & WORK BUT EVENTUALLY, IT WILL ALL OOZE THROUGH AND STAIN YOUR LIFE. YOU MUST FIND THE STRENGTH TO OPEN THE WOUNDS, STICK YOUR HANDS INSIDE, PULL OUT THE CORE OF THE PAIN THAT IS HOLDING YOU IN YOUR PAST, THE MEMORIES AND MAKE PEACE WITH THEM.”

Iyanla Vanzan

About This Quote

Source Self-help book (date unspecified)

Healing past trauma requires confronting pain directly rather than masking it with temporary fixes.

In simple terms: Face wounds to heal, not hide them.

Key Takeaway

Confront and integrate past pain.

Themes

healing trauma self-care personal growth psychology

Mood

introspective determined

Type

motivational therapeutic

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • support groups
  • personal reflection
  • addiction recovery

Key Concepts

mindfulness acceptance inner strength emotional processing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safe practices aid confronting deep wounds?
  • How can one avoid substituting one coping mechanism for another?
A Different Perspective

May trigger overwhelming emotions without support.

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