Gravity Commons Podcast Adam Young: How Engaging Our Past with Kindness Transforms Us
Apr 22, 2025
Adam Young, a trauma therapist and author of *Make Sense of Your Story*, dives into the significance of exploring personal narratives to foster healing and transformation. He discusses how storytelling serves as a powerful tool for processing emotions and addressing past traumas. The conversation emphasizes the importance of authentic emotional expression, the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships, and the delicate balance of honoring parents while confronting grievances. Adam encourages vulnerability as a path to deeper connections and personal growth.
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Adam's Discovery of His Story
- Adam Young shares not knowing he had a story affecting his adulthood until reading Dan Allender's The Wounded Heart. - This book introduced him to how childhood trauma impacts present life and inspired his own book.
Trauma Marring God's Image
- Humans bear God's image but are marred by evil through trauma, which causes powerlessness and abandonment. - Healing involves God's restoration of dignity and honor by engaging trauma, reflecting integration and shalom.
Starting Story Work
- Start story work by adopting a curious and kind posture toward your younger selves before writing your stories. - Write one story in 500-700 words and share it with a wise, trained guide capable of compassionate containment.
