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“in our own ways we all break. it is okay to hold your heart outside of your body for days. months. years. at a time. – heal” quote by Nayyirah Waheed
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““in our own ways we all break. it is okay to hold your heart outside of your body for days. months. years. at a time. – heal””

Nayyirah Waheed

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Heal” by Nayyirah Waheed, 2015

People experience prolonged emotional pain; acknowledging and holding that pain is permissible before healing begins.

In simple terms: It’s okay to feel broken before healing.

Key Takeaway

Allow yourself to feel before healing.

Themes

healing emotional pain self‑acceptance resilience mental health

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

poetic motivational

When to use this quote

  • breakups
  • grief
  • long‑term stress
  • personal loss
  • self‑care

Key Concepts

psychology poetry mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions are you holding onto?
  • How can you gently release them?
A Different Perspective

Healing takes time; denial delays recovery.

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