Do we actually grow from adversity?
- Written by Eranda Jayawickreme, Associate Professor of Psychology, Wake Forest University
We like to narrate our lives in terms of the challenges we've confronted and the setbacks we've overcome.frankie's/shutterstock.com
In our culture, there’s this idea that enduring a tragedy can be good for your personal growth. You’ll have a newfound appreciation for life. You’ll be grateful for your friends and family....