7 Surprising Truths Only Those Raised by a Narcissistic Mother Truly Experience
But there’s a flip side.
Researchers at the University of California found that people who have been through emotional hardships often develop a stronger sense of empathy. They’re better at understanding and sharing the feelings of others since they’ve experienced that lack of understanding firsthand.
That’s you. You’ve walked in those shoes.
It’s likely made you more understanding of others’ struggles. You probably find it easier to put yourself in their shoes, to empathize with their pain. This heightened empathy can make you a great listener, a supportive friend, and an understanding partner.
