Processing pain is an essential part of healing and growth. 
Pain is a universal human experience, and it’s important to remember that it’s okay to feel it.
Whether it’s physical or emotional, pain is our body’s way of telling us something needs attention.
Here are some approaches to process it in a healthy way:
- Acknowledge the pain: Denying or suppressing it can prolong the healing process.
- Embrace the pain as a natural part of life.
- Self-compassion: Treat yourself with kindness. It’s okay to grieve, be sad, or feel vulnerable.
- You’re human, and those emotions are valid.
- Seek support: Sharing your pain with friends, family, or a therapist can be incredibly healing.
- You don’t have to go through it alone.
- Learn and grow: Pain can be a powerful teacher.
- It can show you what matters most, what you need to let go of, and how strong you truly are.
- Patience: Healing takes time.
- Don’t rush the process; allow yourself the space to recover at your own pace.
By processing pain with plenty of patience, the pain will become a catalyst for personal growth and resilience. 
I know from experience, that this step is the MOST IMPORTANT of all, yet the others have to be put in place so that we can allow ourselves to feel this patience.