Who Am I to Share My Story? Why Your Trauma Still Matters

Lately, a quiet question has been circling in my mind:

Who am I to share my story?
Is my trauma even significant enough?
Haven’t other people been through worse?

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When Pain Feels “Not Enough”

I know I shouldn’t compare.
I know that healing isn’t a competition.
But still… sometimes I do.

Sometimes I catch myself wondering:

• Is my pain valid enough to talk about?
• Are my experiences worth being heard?
• Does sharing my story actually help anyone?

And honestly?
It’s a hard mindset to shake.

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There’s No Hierarchy of Pain

We’re surrounded by stories of extreme trauma and unimaginable hardship.
And in that environment, it’s easy to minimise our own.

To think:
Mine doesn’t count.
It wasn’t that bad.
I should be over it by now.

But then I pause.
And I remind myself of something I always come back to:

There’s no chart that ranks trauma. No rulebook on who gets to speak.

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Your Story Is Still Worth Telling

Healing doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic to matter.
If my story helps even one person feel less alone, less ashamed, or more understood—then it’s worth telling.

So maybe this is a gentle reminder.
To myself.
To you.

You don’t need permission.
You don’t need a perfect timeline.
You’re allowed to speak.

Because healing doesn’t just happen in silence.
Sometimes, it happens when we speak up—even while we’re still figuring it out.

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💬 Let’s Talk

Have you ever questioned if your story was “enough” to share?
What helps you keep speaking, even when self-doubt creeps in?

Feel free to share in the comments. You never know who might need your words today.