I am grateful for this comment. I do 100% believe that, while my experiences were painful, I can take gifts or goodness away from them. Reframing is essential to well-being. As you are saying, when we are open and vulnerable, we make space for others to be so as well. Empathy grows. Understanding thrives. Society is better for relationships built on trust and honesty, even when honesty hurts.

Yes, I am still in the process of healing. I am looking for new methods of staying in my body at certain times. I am also taking new action that I wrote about here--action it was very hard to commit to--but I am doing everything in my power to be my best self. It sounds like you are too. Looking forward to more connection with you.

Link: https://steemit.com/psychology/@shawnamawna/i-want-to-share-something-very-personal-about-stigma