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We often imagine that healing is a sudden sunrise—a single moment where the weight lifts and the shadows vanish. But as Margaret Stohl reminds us, the darkness often lingers, clinging to the corners of our hearts long after the storm has passed. This lingering ache isn't a sign of failure; it is a testament to the depth of what we have survived. It is a reminder that true healing is not the absence of pain, but the courage to carry on despite it. If you find yourself still fighting shadows you thought you had left behind, remember to be gentle with your soul. Growth is rarely linear, and progress is often found in the quiet persistence of choosing to wake up and try again. The fact that the darkness does not leave easily only makes the light you eventually find more precious, more resilient, and more your own. By embracing the slow pace of recovery, we learn that we are stronger than the things that tried to break us. Your journey is valid, your pace is enough, and your strength is evident in every breath you take toward the light.