The Devil…

The old saying, "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't," is deeply flawed. Why remain in a toxic situation just to avoid the possibility of facing another? Yes, the unknown carries risk—but it also holds the potential for freedom. Staying in silent misery out of fear isn’t strength; it’s surrender. And from experience, I can tell you: the longer you stay, the harder it becomes to leave.

Whatever form your “smiling demon” takes, you have the power to walk away. And if you encounter something worse, you have the strength to free yourself again. You are not powerless. You have agency over your life. Don’t let anyone drag you deeper into the flames. Choose yourself. Choose liberation.

"Familiar pain is still pain."– Unknown

The Devil - Tarot Card Digital Art by Philip Anders - Fine Art America