“In a culture of scarcity and perfectionism, there’s a surprisingly simple reason we want to own, integrate and share our stories of struggle.
We do this because we feel the most alive when we’re connecting with others and being brave with our stories. It’s in our biology.” -Brené Brown, “Rising Strong” I feel this.
So deeply. We are natural storytellers. I see it all the time in my work with clients as a mental health therapist. I think healing from suffering is often found in the witnessing — in having someone be fully present to the enormity of our pain without trying to fix it, reframe or point out the silver lining.
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