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Gabor Maté: Why Your Trauma is Showing Up as Guilt, Fear, and Shame & How to Untrap Yourself from the Past

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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Examining the Hierarchy of Pain and Trauma

There is a debate about whether there is a hierarchy of pain or trauma based on comparing different experiences. Some argue that certain traumas are worse than others, but it may not be useful to make this distinction. While acknowledging that traumatic experiences vary greatly, it is essential not to compare them when supporting individuals. Tending to each person's wounds, regardless of the nature of their trauma, is more beneficial than belittling their pain by referencing others' more severe experiences.

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