06/04/2026
Learning to recognize the cycle of pain:
Hurts – painful life experiences (loss, abuse, rejection, trauma) that leave deep emotional wounds.
Hang-ups – thoughts and attitudes formed to cope with that pain (fear, anger, shame, resentment, control).
Habits – unhealthy behaviors used for relief that can eventually take over (addictions, compulsions, destructive patterns).
What starts as pain can become patterns—but healing begins with honesty about all three.