Health
Suffering Can Make You A Better Person, If You Let It
It’s often thought that to live a happy and meaningful life we should do all we can to avoid suffering. But what if that’s a form of suffering in itself? What if hardship and adversity can actually make you a better person and bring more meaning to your life, if only you let it?
By Freya India3 min read
Of course, genuine trauma and intense suffering can be debilitating. War veterans can be left unable to sleep or function after witnessing the horrors of warfare. Victims of child sexual abuse often suffer severe mental health issues and relationship problems later in life. The trauma of losing a loved one can be enough to trigger a mental breakdown.