Post Traumatic Growth

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;  persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 I want to share something I recently read about, while also being cautious to clarify that I am not a therapist. Trauma is a valid issue, and clinical therapy can be very helpful. Most of us are familiar with PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. It was first recognized during World War I, where it was referred to as “shell shock,” a term used to describe soldiers who were deeply affected by artillery shelling and combat stress. However, it’s interesting to note that while PTSD is a legitimate medical condition, it is actually more common to experience post-traumatic growth. In our world, we often hesitate to talk about post-traumatic growth because trauma can cause significant harm. However, I recall when I began leading