03/17/2026
Spiritual growth does not happen as a result of trauma or a toxic family upbringing or other life struggles. Spiritual Growth happens when we acknowledge the environment and choose to stop being a victim. Some people use the false humility of being a victim to gain sympathy from others. Other sick (toxic) people feel it is spiritually rewarding to comfort and encourage the victim to stay where they are. Both feel a connection and believe they are on the same spiritual plane. They are rewarded by the connection and true healing is a threat to their reward system. This sickness spreads through the community and the 'group' becomes a toxic sludge where other sick people feel comfortable. This is not recovery. This is simply ego reaffirmation. Everyone pats each other on the back to celebrate their 'connection'.
