also help you?
2007-03-28 12:06:21 · 12 answers · asked by Pancake 7 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
That would depend on the level of healing possessed by an individual.
For some people, it would just re-open old wounds, and for others, it would be empowering to share their strength and recovery with a suffering young person.
Good luck
2007-03-28 12:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by Croa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to this question would depend on whether or not I had done whatever personal growth work,counselling or whatever I needed to do to get myself into a place where I was able to deal with other's problems without it creating issues for myself. I.e. I would need to feel safe and whole.
But yes, once I was at that point I would think that helping others would give me a great sense of satisfaction. And hopefully my experience would help me to be sensitive and understanding of others.
Personally I would prefer to work with other adult survivors rather than young people.
2007-04-05 17:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by goodgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One Hundred and Ten percent - Yes - just realize it takes a lot to be able to get to that point of understanding , that we can help - I am a Survivor and Thank the Lord I Survived someone Else's sickness
2007-03-28 19:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by pattijohughes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with, Croa. It might be beneficial but it also might opened up the old wounds.... My dad died recently, and he was in the hospital then released to a medical care facility (where they release you when the hospital can't do anything else, but you still have healing to do)..anyhow, there were so many older people there with NO visitors, it was so sad. The nurses always commented on how spoiled my dad was because one of us (my sisters, brother or mom) was there everyday for hrs at a time...
Ever since then, I wanted to volunteer--but I am way too emotional and depressed still. (It has been 13 months).
I hope eventually I will be strong enough to do it, because I want to give back....but, you have to make sure that you are strong enough because if you are not--you will not be any good to them or yourself.
2007-04-01 16:09:31 · answer #4 · answered by Joey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From personal experience, I believe it would help you. I know when I was working on a volunteer helpline, it would help with my depression by talking to others with similar problems. Also, it may help the young victims by showing them that they can grow up and live a productive life no matter what happened to them. Good luck!
2007-03-28 21:33:40 · answer #5 · answered by dragonslayernd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely. People tend to find it easier to help others, because you are on the outside looking in on the situation. And in the process of giving someone help, they come to the realization of what they need to do themselves.
2007-03-28 19:27:12 · answer #6 · answered by Lindsey H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been proven...
Anyone who's been thru a crisis, gets help by helping others.
I believe this is how it works...They feel helpless from the abuse, but they become empowered by helping others.
2007-03-28 19:15:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it most defiantly would...It would be an amazing healing process for you....I went through alot growing up...and as part of my healing I am going to do either social work or law enforcement.....though I am only 5'2" and 95lbs. it will probably be social work..
2007-04-05 13:19:22 · answer #8 · answered by Wyatt's mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely...
2007-04-05 19:05:16 · answer #9 · answered by Zoivic.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes bcoz at least d event can help us if we faces d same prob & we hav alternatif even a small matter
2007-04-05 04:27:07 · answer #10 · answered by Nurul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋