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Thoughts on Miserable People

4 minute read | I'm a recovering pain addict. Here are some lessons I've learned about miserable people and how to overcome it if you are one.

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Alexa Schirm
Oct 13, 2023
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You might not know that I’m a recovering pain addict (which feels better than claiming I’m a recovering, miserable human). But they’re kind of the same.

You’ve heard the saying pain is inevitable, but suffering is a choice. I’ve purposely chosen on several occasions to engage with misery.

If you’re an eternal optimist, I’m sure you can’t even imagine the …

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