The attempt to escape from pain, is what creates more pain. — Gabor Maté
The attempt to escape from pain, is what creates more pain. — Gabor Maté
The attempt to escape from pain, is what creates more pain. — Gabor Maté
The attempt to escape from pain, is what creates more pain. — Gabor Maté
The attempt to escape from pain, is what creates more pain. — Gabor Maté
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The attempt to escape from pain, is what creates more pain.

— Gabor Maté
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