Loving through Pain

There are times in life when we are all hurting for some reason or another.   Maybe we are grieving the loss of a loved one or maybe we have just ended a relationship; we all suffer through pain at some point.   When we are hurting, we sometimes aren't ourselves.   There are times when we may lash out at others or on the other end of the spectrum, we may want to just hide under a rock, away from the world.   

Here's the thing- we have to learn to surround ourselves with love all of the time, but especially during times of pain.   It's hard to reach out to others when we are hurting or grieving.  But, sometimes other people don't know how to reach out to us or how to approach us when we are hurting.    It's important to have people in life that you can reach out to, no matter what kind of situation you are in.  You need people that will understand when you are angry and won't take it personally.  You need friends who will sit with you in silence when you are hurting and there are no words to express how you are feeling.   You need friends that will drag you out of the house, even when you don't want to get out.   You need people who will be real with you and bluntly honest, no matter what the situation.  

Friendships and relationships are so incredibly important in life.   We need people who will love us through the pain we experience in life.   We need those who will surround us when we are miserable and lift us up.  We need people that we can laugh with and enjoy life with during the good times.  

Not every day is rainbow and sunshines.  Every day isn't full of laughter.  Some days are full of tears, hurt, or anger.   Other days are carefree and fun.   No matter what the situation, find a tribe that will love you hard through everything.