Is the Pain Ever Going Away? Finding Purpose in the Pain of Injustice
By Eleanore Kue, MD
Six Years Later, and the Pain Still Lingers
It’s been almost six years since I lost everything I worked so hard for. A career built with sacrifice, dedication, and love—swept away by injustice. And still today, the pain hasn’t left me.
I find myself wondering, Will this pain ever go away?
When I share my story, I often walk away holding back tears. At random moments, grief creeps in like a shadow, and my heart aches all over again. It’s not just the loss that hurts—it’s the way it happened.
Pain as a Reminder That Injustice Took Place
Some pain stays because it should stay. Not to torment us—but to remind us.
Injustice leaves a scar. And that scar is a sign that something wrong happened, something that should never be forgotten. It pushes me to keep fighting—not just for myself, but for others who have experienced the same kind of silent suffering.
I believe that some pain is a call to action. It becomes fuel for advocacy, for truth, for justice.
God’s Purpose Still Prevails
Even in the midst of pain, I see God’s hand at work. What I’m doing now—serving families in crisis, bringing hope to the brokenhearted, speaking truth in love—is far greater than what I had planned for myself.
As painful as it is, I believe with all my heart that God allowed it for a greater good.
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” — Genesis 50:20 (NIV)
That verse is not just a promise—it’s the foundation I stand on. What was meant for evil, God is using for good.
Pain Can Shape Us, But It Doesn’t Have to Stop Us
I never want pain to become an excuse for bitterness or inaction. I want it to sharpen me, not silence me.
God has a future for me—and for you. He doesn’t waste suffering. As long as I am still here, I will keep fighting for justice, standing for truth, and trusting that this battle belongs to the Lord.
So if you’re asking the same question—Will the pain ever go away?—know this: it may never disappear entirely, but it can become a holy reminder that God is still writing your story.
Finding Hope When the Pain Remains
Maybe your loss is fresh. Maybe, like me, years have passed and the ache still lingers. Either way, don’t let the pain paralyze you. Let it lead you closer to the heart of God.
Keep walking. Keep hoping. Keep trusting.
Because He will use it all—every tear, every scar, every battle—for His glory.
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