When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?

Almost everything is multisided – including the occurrences that give us pain.  So, we asked some of the most enlightened folks in the community to share how they have harnessed their pain to help rather than hurt them.

Patrick Durbin

I would say the moment I really learned to harness the pain that caged me was when I was reading the book Brandon Bond (owner of All or Nothing Tattoo) wrote, it reminded me of similar struggles I was pushing through at the time. I can’t recall it verbatim so I’ll give a quick summary. Read more >>>

Tiffany B Momen

I stopped hiding my pain and started using it as power the moment I realized silence was keeping me bound. For so long, I wore strength like armor smiling, serving, showing up but quietly battling things I never said out loud. I thought keeping it together made me strong, but God showed me that healing starts where hiding ends. Read more >>>

Nia Dariso

After emerging from what some may consider an ego death (or dark night of the soul, whichever you prefer), I allowed myself to be seen by others and embrace the authentic parts of myself; this began in 2023 and has continued to this day. I’ve recognized the power of sharing your story by understanding that you never know who it may help. Read more >>>