pain

Pain is not an illusion. It is not something we make up or imagine. It is real. It comes in many forms and intensities, physical and emotional. Sometimes it is obvious and recognizable – like a wound that refuses to heal. Other times it is subtle, almost imperceptible, but it silently gnaws at you inside until it demands your full attention.

Introduction: How many times have you been taught that silence shows strength? Yes, if someone hurts you, your response should be quiet, dignified, almost heroic? But what if I told you that's not always right? That you don't always have to be the "bigger man" when your heart is pounding over the edge of pain. That you have the right to fight, shout and demand respect. This may be a new thought for you, but... give it a try. Give your anger a voice, give your pain a form.

Sadness is a natural emotion that we all experience. We will learn about the power of allowing yourself to feel and express grief and how this emotion can become a source of inner strength and growth.