Healing requires community support from "summary" of The Will to Change by bell hooks
In a culture that often prioritizes individualism and self-sufficiency, the idea that healing requires community support can be a challenging concept to embrace. Many of us have been socialized to believe that we should be able to handle our struggles on our own, that seeking help from others is a sign of weakness. However, bell hooks argues that this belief is not only misguided but harmful. She asserts that healing is not a solitary journey, but rather a collective effort that requires the love, care, and support of a community. When we are wounded or traumatized, whether by systemic oppression, personal relationships, or other sources of pain, we often internalize our suffering and isolate ourselves from others. We may believe that we are alone in our struggles, that no one else could possibly understand or help us. Yet, hooks reminds us that healing cannot occur in isolation. It is through connection with others, through sharing our stories and vulnerabilities, that we can begin to mend...
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