What experiences in life helped you grow the most?
My life has been full of tragedy. The loss of my young brother drowning at age 11. Another brother was murdered over a drug deal. The way my mother treated me, I had to grow up fast and it was hard.
There is actually a psychological phenomenon called post-traumatic growth when which happens through traumatic experiences that can lead to personal development.
It gives you a deeper appreciation for life, stronger relationships, and increased resilience, even through the pain of the tragedy it remains present. But post-traumatic growth is not a quick process, and it’s important to allow time for healing and processing the traumatic trauma before expecting growth.
The Tragedy I’ve been through helped me reevaluate my priorities, develop coping mechanisms, and have empathy for others who are going through traumatic experiences too.
From Pity to Praise 