*she shakes her head, rather horrified at the comparison* That is not release of pain, that is causing pain, encouraging it. You need to expose it so you can put it behind you, not dwell on it and live in it, as he would have you do. *she shudders a little* You let him conquer you, if you live in fear of what has already passed.

Parts? *she looks a little angry, but not at him*