How lovely to hear this toxic gratitude explanation. I’ve often been told that the past traumas in my life made me who I am today as if that’s a good thing. I wonder what I would have become had I not experienced the traumas. Toxic gratitude simply adds shame to an already difficult feeling.
Hi Ann, it made me really happy to know I have helped in some small way. I am sorry to hear you have experienced trauma. I think often, people are trying to help, but they don't realise how their words land or know what to say. I hope that you also have some support around you that you find helpful and soothing.
Thank you for your message. Thankfully I am surrounded by love and support also having a great DBT therapist who has helped me to sort some of the wheat from the chaff. 😊
I’m learning to let go of being ‘thankful’ for experiences that should not have happened.
How lovely to hear this toxic gratitude explanation. I’ve often been told that the past traumas in my life made me who I am today as if that’s a good thing. I wonder what I would have become had I not experienced the traumas. Toxic gratitude simply adds shame to an already difficult feeling.
Hi Ann, it made me really happy to know I have helped in some small way. I am sorry to hear you have experienced trauma. I think often, people are trying to help, but they don't realise how their words land or know what to say. I hope that you also have some support around you that you find helpful and soothing.
Thank you for your message. Thankfully I am surrounded by love and support also having a great DBT therapist who has helped me to sort some of the wheat from the chaff. 😊
I’m learning to let go of being ‘thankful’ for experiences that should not have happened.
Love and light to you. 😘