For
It can help trauma survivors live normally.
Against
Painful memories teach lessons and shape identity.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Traumatic memories can feel less overwhelming when treatment reduces their emotional intensity.”
“Relief from constantly reliving a painful memory can make ordinary life possible again.”
“Painful experiences can teach boundaries, resilience and which mistakes should never be repeated.”
“Removing formative memories would alter the identity and decisions built from those experiences.”