How to Face Life’s Challenges With Greater Courage

Psychology Today | 08.10.2026 22:07
As you work on healing from a painful past, there is a key resource that is often overlooked: courage. If you have been hurt in relationships, perhaps by an uncaring parent or bullying sibling, it takes courage to make friends, be sociable, and seek romantic relationships. If you have been criticised and shamed for expressing your opinions, it takes courage to keep showing up and speaking out, even in small ways.