Read Me When You Need Me

Read Me When You Feel Hurt

In moments when hurt wraps its cold fingers around your heart, drawing tight until the breath feels heavy in your chest, I hope you find a moment of solace in these words. Hurt, in its many forms, can feel all-consuming, a shadow that dims the light of our brightest days. But even in the depths of this pain, remember, you are not alone. Your feelings, raw and tender, are a testament to your capacity for depth, for love, and for empathy.

Give Yourself Permission to Feel: It's okay to feel hurt. It's a natural response to being wounded, either by words, actions, or circumstances. Allow yourself to fully experience these emotions without judgment or haste to move past them. Feeling deeply is not a weakness; it's a sign of your humanity.

Seek Comfort in Expression: Find an outlet for your emotions. This could be through writing, art, music, or conversation. Expression can be a powerful tool for healing, a way to externalize what feels tangled and heavy within.

Reach Out for Support: Lean on the people who care about you. Whether it's a friend, family member, or a professional, sharing your hurt can lighten its load. You're not burdening them; you're allowing them to be there for you, just as you would be for them.

Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself. Extend the same compassion and understanding to yourself that you would offer to a loved one in pain. You deserve patience, love, and care—especially from yourself.

Find Solace in Nature: If you can, spend some time in nature. There's a soothing, restorative power in the natural world—a reminder of life's cycles, of resilience, and of the beauty that persists even in the face of adversity.

Embrace Healing as a Journey: Healing is not linear. It's a journey with its own rhythm, marked by ups and downs. Some days will feel lighter, others heavier, but each step forward is a step toward healing.

Remember Your Strength: Recall times in the past when you've faced hurt and how you've moved through it. You have within you the same strength and resilience now. This pain does not define you; it's simply part of your journey.

Envision a Future Beyond the Pain: Finally, try to look beyond the current moment of hurt to a time when the pain has lessened. Though it may seem distant, this future is within your reach. You will laugh again, find joy in the simple things, and realize that this hurt, though profound, was a chapter, not the entirety of your story.

Your capacity to feel deeply, to love, and to empathize, even in the face of hurt, is a beautiful and powerful aspect of who you are. This pain will not last forever. Slowly, with time, patience, and care, you will find your way back to lightness.

With empathy, understanding, and hope for your healing,

Jordan Spring