Many years ago, when I was in the beginning stages of this part of my emotional recovery, a teacher of mine shared a bit of wisdom with me that came in the form of the following aphorism:

“Never trust a healer who doesn’t limp.”

I’ll be quick to point out that he did not say, “Never trust a healer who doesn’t bleed.” 

And there’s a big difference.

The healer who limps is carrying the scars of their work. It’s changed them. And now, they can move through the world as an example for others…