Lily Allen recently opened up about her desire to get a tattoo symbolizing “accepting pain” following news of her estranged husband David Harbour moving on with a new partner. The 39-year-old singer, who has reportedly been facing health challenges amid their split, returned to her podcast, Miss Me?, to share her reflections. In a recent episode, Allen revealed to her friend and cohost, Miquita Oliver, that she found inspiration from a book on “self-compassion,” stating, “suffering x pain = resistance.”
Oliver was visibly shocked by Allen’s admission, as the singer continued to elaborate, saying, “You have to sit with the pain and confront the pain and accept the pain.” Allen emphasized the importance of embracing discomfort, adding, “Love the pain, caress the pain, you got to be like ‘This is painful.’ It’s OK for things to be painful and for you to feel pain; bat it away, if you’re batting it away, you’re resisting it and that is the cause of your actual suffering.”
This poignant sharing by Allen comes in the wake of media reports that David Harbour is dating model and actress Ellie Fallon, as noted by The Mail. Her reflections not only highlight personal growth but also indicate a shift towards healing and self-compassion after a difficult time.
