Can Time Really Heal All Wound?

Philippines
March 6, 2010 5:30am CST
Time heals all wounds that's what they say but I wonder if it really does? A few years ago I had a falling out with my family and it was major. Most of my family members were against my migrating to another country after I graduated because that would cost money. However, from the start I never wanted to take up nursing but we had a deal that if I finish nursing I'd go wherever I want to go. I finished nursing with good grades and passed my licensure exam inspite of the fact that I did not like it. I felt betrayed by family, and it was painful to see my dreams pass me by. I tried to move on and I lived on my own for a very long time before finally coming home. I thought I was okay and have really moved on but there are circumstances that strikes a chord and I begin to really wonder if I'm really okay and if time really heals all wounds? What would you do if your family betrayed you?
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@hofferp (4734)
• United States
6 Mar 10
Time does heal... But having said that, some wounds are very deep and take a very long time to heal, and some wounds heal, but apparently cover over an infection. In other words, the issues weren't adequately dealt with to let the healing process begin. Discuss your issues with your family, then see if the healing doesn't begin...
• Philippines
7 Mar 10
Yup you are right about me not discussing it with my family. I left home and moved to another state when I was so angry and did not talk to them for more than a year until daddy was dying. When they first found out my dad had cancer they never informed me, I had to hear it from somebody else. When dad was dying that's when they contacted me so I could help take care of him. I don't regret taking care of my dad because I was a daddy's girl but I felt bad that they just contacted me when my dad was dying so I could take care of him while I was working grave yard shift everyday at work.I was really just angry and hurt, could not believe they'd do that to me. Its not that I have not forgiven them but it's just that there are times and situations that brings back the pain. But I have not talked it out with them, it's so darn hard to discuss things with them, they'll always take it the other way.
@hofferp (4734)
• United States
7 Mar 10
I'd try it again... Who knows this time, they might hear you.
@jezzmay (1845)
• United States
7 Mar 10
I have been betrayed by family, and it does have a way of bothering you ever now and then. You think you have put it behind, and then their it is again. Then you have to put it behind you again. I struggle with some of my family members now.
• Philippines
7 Mar 10
that's how it is with me jeezmay. I thought I have put it all behind me until a similar incident happens and there it goes again. I guess we just have to put it behind us again and again.
@madteaparty (2748)
• Japan
7 Mar 10
Time probably can heal small wounds but not big and important ones. Being betrayed by one's family is something really horrible. I have had bad experiences with my family that I think I will never be able to forget, and if I was betrayed by them I think I would never forgive them, as a big wound can really mark you.
@kaylachan (69676)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Mar 10
Sometimes time can make pain seem easier, but quite frankly i think the only way you can do to truly heal is settle the greivences between those family members. Sometimes know you've tried may be enough. I've been distant with my family, and I've tried to make amends. But, quite frankly... there is no point I'm not risking my life. But I'm content in the knowledge that I tried.
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
Hi candyfairy21 There are circumstances that can't be healed by time.What it can do is make people contemplate or look back on what had happened.The pain will just lessen but the cut will stay forever,reminding you of what had happened. You are the master of your life, you can either use that experience to make you stronger or let it drag you down farther from your dream. Family is family and regardless of what you do, there are times that what you want may not be in line with what they want for you. I am also in the same situation with my family, the only difference is they want me to go abroad wherein I wanted to just stay here. I know that they will come to terms with what you want someday so just follow whats in your heart.
• Philippines
7 Mar 10
let's exchange families then! hahaha just kidding. Not all of them wants me to stay but the ones that wants me to stay is a greater number and has bigger influence over the others.
• Singapore
7 Mar 10
I believe time is the medicine to heal all the wounds!but it still depends on how deep your wound is!You had such a sad story...what your family did to you is really hurtful but i believe time is the best medicine to cure your wound
@mr_pearl (5018)
• India
6 Mar 10
It is a wonderful saying and it works sometimes... Generally, the healing depends upon how deep your wound is! There are some wounds which don't heal for all life... It keeps coming back to mind and one feels depressed... But remember such kind of depression makes one irritated... It may even result in complete disinterest in daily pleasures and duties. Would you want that to happen? I am sure your answer is NO, candyfairy... You'll have to forget it and 'move on' in reality.. I know it is tough! I have gone through this... But it must be done, right? Good Luck! Happy lottting!
@clocks123 (1225)
• United States
6 Mar 10
are you doing what you want now with your life? nursing isn't wasted. you have learned a great deal and it may come in handy for you in the future even if you aren't working at it. it appears you still feel betrayed by your parents. i would say try to make it right with your parents even if you don't feel like it. i would then proceed on with my life. i don't think you will be sorry. it may not be the same as it was, but you will free yourself of these feelings you are carrying around with you. the best to you.
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
i do believe that time can really healed all wounds, i had problem with my sister before as she used to treat me like a maid during the time that i was still studying. i did all the house works, cooking and washing since they dont have washing machine that time, im also the one who wake up her kids, prepare for school and even bring to school then i went to school at night. i felt so bad coz he didnt treat me like a sister as they eat first while i only eat after they eat and only if theres still food left if none then i only eat bread. i really hate her before as i take all of those coz i wanted to finished my college. and so when i finished college i took my revenge and left them and start to live alone. but then time healed as i realize that it makes me strong and makes me more wanted to finished my college and she also the one who pay for my hospitalization when i got hospitalize before that almost take my life. she still my sister anyway and what matter is she change a lot now.
@myzire72 (1154)
• Singapore
6 Mar 10
Yes, I strongly believe that time is the best healer of all wounds. We really can't bear grudges for too long. Somehow, sonwhere along the way, our perceptions change and our thinkings will change too. We will then be able to see things from a different perspective. Well, I would say it's not too late to pursue your dreams now. Know that your family does have your interest at heart and forget about the past. I believe you will soon get over it.
• India
6 Mar 10
Hi Candy, There is no point of brooding over failure.Let it go that is not meant for you be anything the reason.If you can't forgive your family you'll be the one on earth who would be suffering the most because of two things,One,the pain of not making nursing as a profession,two,your anger for betrayal.See if God has taken something from you,He will also give you something to supplement that.May be that will take time.From this aspect time really do heal all wound.
@phoenix8606 (4942)
6 Mar 10
hi! no, i don't think time can heal all wounds and as you say mental wounds may never heal! here in my country there is one saying: " A man went in wood to get some woods for the house fire, but suddenly a bear came and he was so scared.then the bear spoke to him, that it will not hurt him, just want to be friends with him. the man agreed, but he told the bear that its mouth reeks!then the bear told him:"hit me with your axe", the man was wondered but he hits the bear. after years he met the bear again and asked it: " how are you" and the bear told: " well, i am fine. look my wound from your axe healed, but the wound in my heart from that what you have told me then, didn't" So that say as that some wounds heal with the time, but some never heal!!!
• India
6 Mar 10
No, I don't think so there are wounds time doesn't heal what really happens in my opinion is that you just come to terms with the issue in a way that you kinda can move on, also time allows so you don't think about it as much.
@Lata_45 (217)
• India
6 Mar 10
Yes i agree on this note that time heals all wounds... Sad that your family didnt understood what are your dreams.. but dont owrry when you will succeed in your way I am sure they will come to you and they too will feel sorry for what they did...... Well My family is very supportive I am lucky on that part but still if they would have done this to me then i would have made them understand what is life all about and also career n m sure they would have understood and if no then i would have done the same thing done by you live on my own