Healing isn’t easy, and it’s not always a straight path. If you’re just starting your healing journey or if you’re already deep into it, you’ve probably realized that it often involves discomfort, maybe even pain. That’s because real healing requires you to confront things you’ve been avoiding — emotions, memories, or truths that are hard to face. But here’s the thing: discomfort is part of the process.

At our office, we see people shy away from this discomfort all the time. It’s natural to want to avoid pain. But in the context of healing, discomfort is often a sign that you’re on the right track. It’s through facing these challenging moments that you begin to find acceptance—acceptance of what has happened, acceptance of where you are now, and, eventually, acceptance of where you’re headed.

Acceptance doesn’t mean you have to like what’s happened or what you’re feeling. It means acknowledging reality without fighting it. And once you reach that point, growth becomes possible. Growth doesn’t happen overnight, and it’s rarely easy, but it’s the reward for working through the discomfort and coming to a place of acceptance.

If you’re struggling right now, remember that discomfort, acceptance, and growth are all interconnected. They’re not signs that you’re failing—they’re proof that you’re healing. Keep going. You’re moving in the right direction, even if it doesn’t always feel that way.