the little death. What would or could be left of a human being after such an experience?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Traumatic experiences can fundamentally alter or destroy a person.
- In plain terms
- After extreme trauma, who remains of the original person?
- What can you take from it?
- Trauma changes identity permanently.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you ever return to who you were?
- What survives trauma?
Another view
It assumes recovery is impossible.
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