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You Don't Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms

Book by Amanda Ann Gregory · 6 quotes · Forgiveness, Trauma, Trauma Survivors

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“Revenge fantasies can be beneficial in trauma recovery. They bring significant catharsis and reestablish a sense of empowerment after one has been made to feel powerless.”

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“There is a popular misconception in many societies that offenders who are genetically related to you are entitled to forgiveness. This makes little sense.”

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“Anger is vital in trauma recovery. It starts by shielding us from those frightening, overwhelming, and devastating emotions that are waiting for us behind that door. We can hold onto that shield until we feel safe enough to open the door and cross the threshold; then, anger turns from a shield to a key.”

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“Shame is the bane of my existence both as a trauma therapist and as a survivor, as it is one of the most difficult obstacles to overcome in trauma recovery. It can masquerade as guilt, pessimism, or having a low opinion of yourself, but the reality is that it’s much more damaging and invasive, as shame erodes the fabric of our self-worth and identity.”

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“Forgiveness is not a panacea. It does not make trauma disappear, nor does it heal all emotional wounds.”

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“Many trauma survivors anxiously wait for their offender(s) to die and aren’t bothered by their death when it occurs, or they feel relieved when their offender(s) are finally gone.”

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