--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I am not \"cured\"--I know I never will be…" description: "\"“I am not \"cured\"--I know I never will be. I will always crave that pain to keep me centered. I will always be just a little astounded when I get throu..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f30/j-kenner-4828_coping_i-am-not-cured-i-know-i-never-will-be-i_2203874.jpg" --- # I am not "cured"--I know I never will be. I will always… ![“I am not "cured"--I know I never will be. I will always crave that pain to keep me centered. I will always be just a little astounded when I get through a crisis without putting a blade to my flesh.” quote by J. Kenner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f30/j-kenner-4828_coping_i-am-not-cured-i-know-i-never-will-be-i_2203874.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f30/j-kenner-4828_coping_i-am-not-cured-i-know-i-never-will-be-i_2203874.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f30/j-kenner-4828_coping_i-am-not-cured-i-know-i-never-will-be-i_2203874.jpg) > ““I am not "cured"--I know I never will be. I will always crave that pain to keep me centered. I will always be just a little astounded when I get through a crisis without putting a blade to my flesh.”” [J. Kenner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-kenner/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Expresses acceptance of chronic pain as a grounding force, finding purpose in suffering rather than seeking cure. **In simple terms:** Pain can be a source of focus. Key Takeaway Embrace pain as part of identity. Themes pain identity resilience mental health Mood reflective intense Type philosophical emotional When to use this quote - therapy - creative writing - mindfulness - support groups Key Concepts Existentialism psychology Questions to Reflect On - What role does pain play in your life? - Can you find meaning in suffering? 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