Letting Go of Suffering

“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown they prefer suffering that is familiar.” Thich Nhat Hanh

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I once had a therapist explain to me why I was drawn to a certain individual. This was a person with whom my interactions were not healthy, and reminded me of the power struggles between my mother and me. She simply said, “You’re drawn because it feels familiar. It doesn’t feel…