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Why Suppressing Your Desires Is Making Healing Harder, Not Easier
If you’ve ever thought, “If I were healed, I wouldn’t want this anymore,” you’re not alone. Many of us were taught to suppress our desires in the name of strength or growth—but desire doesn’t disappear. It goes underground. This blog unpacks how denying what you want can block healing and why longing isn’t a failure—it’s information.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Feb 33 min read
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