Grit your teeth
I always thought I could handle a little pain. You know, since the world is full of it and all the shit life throws at you. Turns out, I can't.
In fact, I've come to the conclusion that I hate pain. Loathe it. Detest it.
But there's one thing I've come to realise: regular tightening of braces and monthlies should be lumped into the same category of pain. I don't know what I was thinking. I still don't know what I am thinking.
On the other hand, childbirth, now that's a whole different level.
My respect for my mother has never been so high.