Introduction: Misconception of Trauma as Discernment
Many individuals who have experienced trauma often equate their survival or experiences with wisdom or discernment.
This mindset leads to a false confidence where people feel they “know better” based on their pain, when in fact, they may just be promoting their unhealed trauma as a form of authority.
Promoting Pain as Authority
There’s a tendency to use past suffering as justification for assuming superior understanding.
People often wear their pain as a badge of honor or qualification, believing it grants them insight that others lack, when in reality, it’s a sign of unresolved trauma.
The Danger of Unhealed Trauma Masquerading as Wisdom
Trauma survivors sometimes believe their difficult experiences equip them with the ability to discern situations or people better.
This leads to flawed judgment, especially in relationships or interpersonal interactions, where trauma clouds judgment rather than clarifies it.
Healing is the Priority, Not Discernment
The primary focus should be on healing from the trauma rather than using it as a tool for authority or decision-making.
Only through healing can one gain true discernment, as unresolved pain can distort perceptions and breed bitterness or mistrust.
The Risk of Spreading Hurt Instead of Healing
Many people who claim discernment based on trauma end up projecting their unresolved hurt, often becoming jaded or cynical.
Instead of providing wisdom, they perpetuate cycles of negativity or judgment based on past experiences rather than objective insight.
Conclusion: The Call for Self-Awareness and True Healing
People need to differentiate between trauma-based reactions and true discernment.
True wisdom and discernment come from a place of healing and understanding, not from wearing one’s pain as a badge of authority.
It’s time to acknowledge the need for healing rather than assuming trauma equates to enlightenment.