Healing sounds like something everyone wants, but if that's true, why do so many people avoid it?

When it comes to physical injuries, most of us don't hesitate to seek treatment. We set broken bones, take medication, and follow doctor's orders. Yet emotional wounds are different. We ignore them, minimize them, distract ourselves from them, or convince ourselves they aren't that bad. Why? Because healing can feel scary.

In this article, we'll explore why healing feels so intimidating, why people often choose familiar suffering over growth, and how learning to "pick your pain" can become one of the most powerful steps toward lasting emotional freedom.

Reparenting isn’t just something you learn; it’s something you practice in the middle of real life. In this article, you’ll learn a simple, in-the-moment approach to responding to triggers with awareness, compassion, and intention so you can begin breaking generational patterns one moment at a time.

Raised Twice is a monthly blog written by author and trauma therapist Nicole Johnson. It is a safe space to learn about all things reparenting, parenting, and the healing journey. Get insights, free resources, support, guidance, and more!