What Is A Broken Life?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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The phrase “broken lives” is an idiom (and a borderline cliché)

referring to human lives shattered, destroyed, or severely damaged by (usually)

a personally or communally catastrophic event.

What does it mean to be broken?

[ before noun ]

suffering emotional pain that is so strong that it changes the way you live

, usually as a result of an unpleasant event: He was a broken man after his wife died. More examples.

How do you heal a broken life?

  1. Give yourself permission to grieve. …
  2. Take care of yourself. …
  3. Lead the way in letting people know what you need. …
  4. Write down what you need (aka the ‘notecard method’) …
  5. Go outdoors. …
  6. Read self-help books and listen to podcasts.

How do I stop being broke?

  1. Accept the Weather. Realizing that we will be broken is not a pessimistic view, but a wholehearted acceptance of the unfolding nature of life. …
  2. Lean Into the Tender Place. …
  3. Ask Yourself, “What Kind of Part Am I in What Kind of Whole?” …
  4. Look Beyond the Broken.

How do u heal a broken heart?

  1. Don’t Let Your Emotions Rule.
  2. Do Take Care of Yourself.
  3. Don’t Get Stuck in the Past.
  4. Do Appreciate the Good Memories.
  5. Don’t Deny Your Needs.
  6. Do Reevaluate Your Needs.
  7. Don’t Jump Into a “Rebound” Relationship.
  8. Do Try Again When You’re Ready.

Will a broken heart ever heal?

The answer is

yes, your heart will eventually heal

. Anyone who’s come out the other side of a breakup knows that. But if you’re currently in the trenches of a potent heartbreak, that’s not exactly comforting.

What is a broken person like?

They are people who

have big problems that hurt other people leaving them in emotional distress

. Broken people are not happy people, deep down inside they are experiencing feelings of hopelessness or despair. But they may not even realize that the reason they are always alone is themselves.

Can you love someone who is broken?

Most broken people still have

work

to do before they can love someone in a healthy way. If you’re a complete person and you try to love a broken person, it’s going to be easy for you to get frustrated that you aren’t being loved in the way you want to be loved.

What is emotionally damaged?

Understanding emotional & psychological trauma

Psychological, or emotional trauma, is

damage or injury to the psyche after living through

an extremely frightening or distressing event and may result in challenges in functioning or coping normally after the event.

How do I stop struggling with money?

  1. Get on a budget. …
  2. Cut expenses. …
  3. Save up an emergency fund. …
  4. Stop incurring new debt and make a debt payoff plan. …
  5. Earn extra income. …
  6. Automate your financial life.

What does I’m Broken mean?

In formal English both are quite grammatical, but they mean something different: I am broken. This means

I am injured or in bad shape in some way

. I am broke. This means that I have no money.

How do I know if I am broke?

  1. You’re living paycheck to paycheck. …
  2. You have credit-card debt. …
  3. You have student-loan debt. …
  4. You have a monthly car payment. …
  5. Your income dictates your lifestyle. …
  6. You aren’t saving for the future. …
  7. You’re not healthy. …
  8. Your relationships are suffering.

Why does heartbreak hurt so bad?

Why does it hurt so much? Studies show that

your brain registers the emotional pain of heartbreak

in the same way as physical pain, which is why you might feel like your heartbreak is causing actual physical hurt.

How do guys deal with heartbreak?

  1. Nest. …
  2. Go easy on the alcohol. …
  3. Get a relaxing massage. …
  4. Invite friends over to your new house for dinner and cook for them. …
  5. Don’t “mind read” and assume you know what others are thinking. …
  6. Talk to your friends. …
  7. Prioritize adequate sleep. …
  8. Process guilt and shame.

How do you let go of someone who broke your heart?

  1. Allow yourself to feel your feelings. …
  2. But don’t become your feelings. …
  3. Cut off communication with your ex. …
  4. Find a support system. …
  5. Exercise. …
  6. Remember what sucked. …
  7. Take care of yourself. …
  8. Don’t judge the length of your healing process.

Who hurts more after a breakup?


Women experience more

emotional pain following a breakup than men, researchers have found. They reported higher levels of both physical and emotional pain. However, researchers also said that, over time, they came put stronger – while men simply moved on and never fully recover.

Leah Jackson
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Leah Jackson
Leah is a relationship coach with over 10 years of experience working with couples and individuals to improve their relationships. She holds a degree in psychology and has trained with leading relationship experts such as John Gottman and Esther Perel. Leah is passionate about helping people build strong, healthy relationships and providing practical advice to overcome common relationship challenges.