“That's the thing about pain, it demands to be felt”
— John Green
Simplified Meaning:
When something hurts, whether it's physical pain like a broken bone or emotional pain like losing a friend, you can't ignore it. Pain is strong and grabs your attention, forcing you to deal with it. Think about when you touch something hot; you immediately pull your hand away because you feel the burn. Emotional pain works similarly: if you're sad about something, you might cry, feel upset, or need to talk to someone. Just like the burn helps you know to be careful around hot things, emotional pain helps you understand what matters to you and what you care about. By facing pain and feeling it, you can begin to heal, learn, and grow stronger. Ignoring pain doesn’t make it go away; it can even make it feel worse later. So, it's important to let yourself experience pain, because it's your body's way of telling you that something needs your attention.
