Whitney Cummings on Routines, Creating Great Art, and Addiction (Pt 1)
The Daily Stoic
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Examining the Concept of Trauma Privilege and Self-Forgiveness
The speaker humorously talks about their 'trauma privilege' and the advantages it brings, like being able to forgive others and avoid seeing themselves as victims. They mention not wanting to do psychotherapy but finding ways to make their traits work for them. They describe a scenario of obsessing over appearance on a date but being willing to use those traits when editing their special. Overall, they believe that maladaptive behaviors are meant to protect them.
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