<cite> @a1b2c3d4 said:</cite>
Thank you for explaining (your post in this thread, right above). So, you watch certain programs or read things because people urged you to do so, and you kept reading or watching even though the material felt unhealthy or inappropriate?

If I understood correctly, then I can relate. Not to this specific thing but to anything and everything that involves saying “no” and setting boundaries.

I bet there are online exercises in regard to teaching setting boundaries and other assertive. There’re probably YouTubes on it. Some may be helpful. Did you ever look into that?

But guess who is not recommending that you read or watch anything (even if I had something in mind for you to read or watch)?

Me 🙂

I think i did do that. I think on reflection its probably something lots of people do.

Ive looked at some boundaries resources online, but im sensing it might be best to spend time relaxing for a bit, because im feeling a bit run down.

I think with respect to some stories being traumatising, i think context matters so much as well as the tone of how stories are relayed. A good storyteller would care about boundaries and much like a nurturing parent, take into account the personal circumstances and age of the listener.

A good listener would also care about boundaries and communicate them when necessary, and both the storyteller and listener would practise good self care.

I didnt understand enough about the context and genre of Hebrew biblical stories, which after all were written for Israel. (There are other texts to provide more context).

Also, i did not practise good self care.