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Compassion for ourselves and others is essential in the healing journey from "summary" of What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey,Bruce D. Perry

When we talk about compassion, it's easy to think about being kind and understanding towards others. We often forget to show that same compassion towards ourselves. But the truth is, healing begins with compassion - for ourselves and for others. Think about it, when we experience trauma or adversity, it's easy to be hard on ourselves. We might blame ourselves or believe that we are somehow at fault. But the reality is that we are often just doing the best we can with the tools we have. Showing ourselves compassion means recognizing that we are human, that we make mistakes, and that we deserve love and understanding. But compassion doesn't stop with ourselves. It's equally important to show compassion towards others. When we understand that everyone ...
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