Healing Isn’t Linear - But It Can Be Beautiful
- Monaliesa Sarkar
- May 11
- 2 min read
We often imagine healing as a straight line: from pain to peace, from trauma to triumph. But anyone who's walked the road of healing knows—it doesn’t work like that. Healing is non-linear. It loops, twists, and sometimes stalls. And you know what? That’s not a failure. It’s being human.

At Pleasure X Sutra, we believe that the path of healing can be messy and beautiful. Because the truth is: healing isn’t about getting it right. It’s about staying tender with yourself through the journey.
The Myth of "Moving On"
How many times have you heard it?
"Just get over it."
"That was years ago."
"Stop overthinking."
This cultural obsession with "moving on" minimizes the real, slow, raw process of grief, trauma recovery, and emotional release. Healing is not about forgetting or fixing. It’s about integrating. It's about meeting yourself again and again, with gentleness.
Pleasure as a Portal to Healing
Healing doesn’t always come from talking about pain. Sometimes, it comes from touching joy.
Pleasure—in all its forms—is an essential part of the process. Whether it’s:
Resting without guilt
Dancing to your favorite song
Holding yourself with compassion
Laughing until your belly hurts
...these are not distractions from healing. They are healing.
Why Community Matters
You don’t need to heal alone. In fact, you were never meant to.
When you are witnessed in your truth—not judged, not corrected, just seen—something magical happens. Our community at Pleasure X Sutra exists to offer that kind of presence. We believe healing happens faster and deeper when it's rooted in connection.
You’re Not Behind
Progress isn’t linear. One day you’re glowing. The next, you’re grieving. That doesn’t mean you’re broken or back at square one. It means you’re still becoming.
Give yourself permission to move slowly. To revisit. To rest.
Healing is not a destination. It’s a relationship—with your body, your emotions, and your truth.
Ready to explore your own healing path?
Join a support circle, sign up for our workshops, or simply read more. You're not alone here.
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