“It Wasn’t That Bad” How many times have you told yourself, “It wasn’t that bad”? How often have you compared your trauma to someone else’s and convinced yourself that you shouldn’t feel hurt, angry, or broken? This is one of the most dangerous lies survivors tell themselves. It keeps us silent. It keeps us stuck. And it stops us from truly healing. The truth is—pain is pain. No matter what you went through, your experience is valid. The moment we start minimizing our trauma, we also minimize our need for healing. In this episode of Voice Up for the Voiceless, we dive deep into why we believe this lie, how it affects our healing journey, and the power of acknowledging our pain instead of dismissing it. Katy and Angela share personally how this lie has manifested in their lives. It’s time to break free from this toxic mindset and embrace the truth: Your story matters. Your healing matters. YOU matter.