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Culture Can Silence Painful Parts Of Story
- Mandy learned her Christian subculture allowed the "good" parts of story but discouraged speaking about dark or painful parts.
- This taught her early to edit and hide large parts of her inner life rather than process them.
Pain Must Outgrow Fear To Seek Help
- Mandy says pain had to become larger than fear before she sought help.
- She first reached a tipping point in high school, but deeper engagement came later after marriage breakdown.
Find A Witness Who Knows Trauma
- Seek trauma‑specialized therapy when ordinary counseling feels insufficient.
- Find a witness who will enter dark places with you to give permission to feel and name your pain.