Embracing the Suck

Embracing the suck is a military expression used to mentally push through the difficult trainings and harsh conditions. It is the understanding that, although things are unpleasant, the situation is unavoidable and you have to get through it to be better in the end. Therapy in and of itself is learning how to embrace the suck as addressing concerns, creating awareness, setting boundaries, letting go of people, practicing forgiveness, and changing maladaptive habits is incredibly unpleasant.

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