Favorite Quote by Pacifiersucker
“My dentist once told me that letting go is like pulling a tooth. When it was pulled out, youre relieved, but how many times does your tongue run itself over the spot where the tooth once was? Probably a hundred times a day. Just because it was not hurting you doesnt mean you did not notice it. It leaves a gap and sometimes you see yourself missing it terribly. Its going to take a while, but it takes time. Should you have kept the tooth? No, because it was causing you so much pain. Therefore, move on and let go.”
About This Quote
Letting go of something painful feels like a tooth extraction, leaving a lingering awareness of the loss.
In simple terms: Letting go leaves a lingering after the.
Key Takeaway
Accept the loss and give yourself time to heal.
Themes
loss
healing
acceptance
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- breakups
- career change
- grieving a habits
- let go of toxic relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
pain management
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the gap represent for you?
- How can you ease the lingering reminder?
A Different Perspective
The lingering awareness may cause unnecessary rumination.
![“when you [lose someone], it feels like the hole in your gum when a tooth falls out. You can chew, you can eat, you have plenty of other teeth, but your tongue keeps going back to that empty place, where all nerves are still a little raw” quote by Jodi Picoult](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e32/jodi-picoult-45_empty_when-you-lose-someone-it-feels-like-the_1142212.jpg)
