Struggles: The Challenges We Overcome

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Within every story there is a point or multiple points of conflict or challenges. Everyone has experienced a challenging moment in their life.  What makes our personal stories so interesting is hearing how we confronted those challenging moments and grew as a result.

We emphasize struggles as a way to help people understand that everyone is going through something difficult in their lives. Many of us might even be struggling with the same issues and not even know it. By sharing our struggles, we hope people no longer feel isolated and can release the shame that often rises up when dealing with a personal struggle. Talking about our struggles is cathartic, it promotes empathy and understanding, and helps people connect. 

Moving Forward: 

  • Talk to someone about the struggles they faced and build emotional connections with them. 

  • After writing down your struggles, write down the lessons you learned as a result. 

  • How can you assist someone who is struggling right now? 

Ex. Can you provide words of encouragement? Can you donate to a specific cause? Can you volunteer at a non-profit?

Richard Reyes