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You Need Therapy

Couch Talks: What Happens If I Refuse to Acknowledge My Trauma?

Jun 21, 2023
15:22
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In this bonus episode, the host answers listener questions about acknowledging and accepting traumatic experiences. They discuss trauma occurring despite good intentions, healing from parental trauma while still loving them, and the consequences of refusing to acknowledge trauma. The episode also includes closing remarks, a financial podcast ad, a movie mention, and an ad for 'Therapy for Black Girls'.
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Quick takeaways

  • Good intentions don't excuse trauma; acknowledging and accepting the harm is crucial.
  • Resisting the acknowledgment of trauma hinders healing and perpetuates unconscious consequences.

Deep dives

Recognizing Trauma from Good Intentions

Trauma can occur even when there are good intentions behind actions. The podcast host emphasizes that even if someone's intentions were good, it doesn't minimize or excuse the trauma experienced. The episode highlights the importance of acknowledging and accepting situations that may have been traumatic, even when there is resistance to accepting the truth. It emphasizes that individuals have agency in deciding what is traumatic to them and shouldn't be pressured to conform to others' perspectives.

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