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 Take the pain. 
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 I accept it.
Let it grow me. 
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 Some of us live our lives in pain. It becomes part of us. It’s not always bad. But sometimes it can define us. Working on how to explain it. Finding the perfect balance is almost impossible. Almost. 😅 hugs 🫂 

Rose petals are almost always what people see. But the thorns define the scars or something. Probably. 
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 Good analogy, you're onto something.