Thriving Thursday: We should never discount our pain

Thriving Thursday's are "chew-able" episodes, where Nkechi is joined by Gaby Mammone, and asked to share perspectives from her life experiences. You will be get a taste of her wisdom and leave with a call to action.In this episode, Nkechi and Gaby, touch on the topic of comparative suffering. Comparative suffering is when you look at someone having a challenge and minimize their experience compared to the rough time you've had. This is an important topic that the "Queen" of vulnerability, Brene Brown, speaks about so effectively. In her book, "Rising Strong", she writes this, "If there's one thing I've learned over the past decade, it's that fear and scarcity immediately trigger comparison, and even pain and hurt are not immune to being assessed or ranked. [However,] the refugee in Syria doesn't benefit more if you conserve your kindness only for her and withhold it from your neighbor who's going through a divorce."We all need to give space for our pain. Pain is pain. It never goes on sale, and it should never be discounted. You deserve to feel what you feel, in the moment you feel it. So, be kind to yourself, and allow the space and time you need to heal. Stay connected with us online:https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson