Post Traumatic Growth

 We have all heard of Post Traumatic Stress. Stress is the negative consequence while Growth is a positive consequence of trauma. 

This evening while having an intense discussion with a young friend of mine we spoke of Post Traumatic growth- PTG. I had heard of this term recently and had loved it. PTG does not reduce the ugliness of trauma or the struggle we face post trauma. Rather it symbolises our inner strength in emerging from the darkness. In our own unique way we grow stronger and keep growing better. The struggles become our platform to jump towards the light.

PTG changes our perspective; brings in empathy and makes us appreciate life more. We become learners for life.