Holding on to past hurt can feel like carrying a heavy weight everywhere you go. Whether it's the pain of a broken relationship, a betrayal, or a difficult life experience, clinging to old wounds can prevent you from fully embracing the present and moving forward. Letting go of past hurt is not about forgetting or minimizing what happened—it's about freeing yourself from the emotional chains that keep you stuck in a cycle of pain. Here are practical steps to help you begin the journey of letting go and reclaiming your emotional freedom.