Damage is done Quote by Susan Forward
““It's a mistake to think that if we don't remember or don't acknowledge painful experiences they will just disappear. In fact, great damage is done to us by those phantoms and pieces of memories that swim around in the unconscious, the part of us that never forgets. Unpleasant experiences gain power over us by being denied or hidden, but they can be made to relinquish that power when they are brought out in the open.””
About This Quote
Source Self‑Help Book: Healing the Child Within, 1990
Suppressing painful memories gives them power; confronting them removes that power.
In simple terms: Face pain to heal.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and process trauma.
Themes
psychology
trauma recovery
self‑awareness
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
therapeutic
self‑help
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- journaling
- support groups
Key Concepts
counseling
mind‑body connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you safely confront hidden memories?
- What supports help release past pain?
A Different Perspective
Denial can be a coping mechanism.
