![When I allow myself to feel all my feelings instead of numbing myself to them, they pass more quickly. I spent my entire life telling everyone I was "OK, damn it." But when you surrender to the [uncomfortable] feelings, there are gifts on the other side: Allowing yourself to feel loneliness forces you to reach out. Letting yourself get angry gives you strength, energy and motivation.](/assets/img/quote-photos/when-i-allow-myself-to-feel-all-my-feelings-instead-of-numbing-myself-to-them-th.jpg)
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