@Lilacm
I'm not sure it hurts less, but over time, it hurts *differently*.
A physical example of what I mean:
In 2015 I broke my leg really badly. The first pain was horrific. Extreme. As I healed, the pain was bad still, while my bones knitted themselves together and all my flesh slowly regained movement.
Now there are scars which remind me of that moment and sometimes it still causes me pain, but it also reminds me that I have survived.
It's not all that different with emotional hurt.
@stueytheround wow, the resemblance between the physical and emotional hurting/healing… thank you for sharing with me. I’m working towards healing and it has been very difficult. This helps a lot.