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The idea of talking about yourself can be incredibly uncomfortable, especially if you grew up in an environment where people were taught to keep their business to themselves and never talk about their feelings.
As adults, though, it’s important to remember that we are surrounded by people who care about us. Sharing your life stories with the right people can be a wonderful way to get all the benefits of therapy without spending any money on the therapy itself!
1) Emotional Processing
Sharing your life stories with someone you trust is a great way to process difficult emotions, such as sadness or anger. Similarly, stories of resilience and past achievements would help you alleviate your mood and usher in the confidence that you had been lagging.
2) Unburdening Yourself
When we share our life stories with one another, we feel a sense of relief, almost as if a great burden has been lifted from our shoulders. When we share our stories, we also grow closer to one another and have deeper relationships. No matter what you’re going through in your life, reaching out and sharing your story can be tremendously therapeutic — both for you and for those who are listening. It doesn’t have to be perfect or profound; just having someone to listen is a huge benefit of taking…
