2. Listen to Their Story

People who have not been listened to often find it hard to listen to themselves. They struggle to make sense of their inner world.

When people are forced to muffle their feelings and thoughts, they are in danger of burying those inner perturbations so deeply that they can't dig them up aga...

Identifying with specific labels or roles helps individuals define themselves and establish a sense of stability and coherence in their identity.

These identities serve as a framework through which individuals perceive themselves

We often tell ourselves a story while ignoring the truth. Reasons we do this is:

• To protect ourselves or others. Ignoring the truth is a defence mechanism. We'd rather believe a lie than own up to our own weakness.
• Because the truth ...