In our culture, there's this idea that going through a disaster can be good for you and make you stronger.After experiencing loss or trauma, people usually report feeling a greater appreciation for life, closer relationships; they feel stronger, more spiritual and more inspired.

The silver lining of tragedies

The narrative of growth from adversity might sound convincing, but it's difficult to collect reliable data on people before and after they've experienced trauma.Studies found that people are not very good at accurately remembering what they were like before a traumatic event. When they think they have experienced growth, it might just be a coping mechanism. Those who reported personal growth after a tragedy were more likely to continue to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress.

Post-traumatic growth

It can be problematic to embrace the idea that personal growth and resilience are typical outcomes of adversity.Not everyone is stronger after a traumatic event. However, the support of family, friends, and communities in the wake of a traumatic event, plays a significant role in growing from it.

People can grow from adversity

We tend to think that what doesn't kill us 'makes us stronger'. But is there any truth to this? Or does adveristy just traumatize us? Stories of growth stemming from trauma are certainly powerful. They can serve as inspiration and motivation. But, they may be the exception, not the rule.

The silver lining of tragedies

Do we actually grow from adversity?

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