Everyone in my New Age circle talks about choosing their difficult childhoods for soul growth, but I was abused and that feels like victim blaming wrapped in spirituality.
More people experience this than they realize.
Mystical explanations for suffering may inadvertently shame survivors while comforting those who need meaning more than truth.
“Where Are You with Reincarnation and karma?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.