Comparison Is a Thief of Healing

Have you ever thought:

• “Other people had it worse.”
• “It’s not trauma, I’m just sensitive.”
• “I should be over this by now.”

At Wild Mountain Counselling in Penticton, we hear this all the time. Many people downplay their experiences because they think only big-T trauma counts. But pain is personal. And minimizing it won’t make it hurt less.

Why We Minimize Our Experiences

• We were taught others had it worse
• Our pain wasn’t acknowledged growing up
• We fear judgment or rejection
• We believe healing should only be reserved for the “truly traumatized”

What Happens When You Invalidate Your Own Pain

• You delay healing
• You create distance from your own emotions
• You reinforce shame and isolation
• You may feel disconnected from your story

In Therapy, All Pain is Worth Exploring

We meet you where you are. Whether you had a hard moment or a hard life, it matters. And it’s welcome in the room.