A Story of Courage and Healing
Walking with Wounds A Story of Courage and Healing Introduction: We All Carry Wounds No one goes through life untouched. Each of us carries wounds, some visible, etched into our skin, and some invisible, hidden deep in our hearts. These wounds remind us of losses, disappointments, struggles, and pain. Yet, they also shape us, teach us, and make us who we are. To walk with wounds does not mean giving up. It means choosing life, even when it hurts. Ernest Hemingway once wrote: “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places.” Our wounds are not the end of our story. They can become the source of strength, wisdom, and compassion. Wounds That Shape Us When we look back at our lives, it is easy to feel sorrow over what hurt us. But wounds are more than scars of suffering, they are proof that we survived. I once overheard an elderly woman on a train telling her granddaughter: "Do you see these wrinkles? They are the footprints of my life. Each has ...