Storytelling

Storytelling is fundamental for healthy social relationships.To feel connected and respected we need to tell our own stories and have others listen. For others to feel respected and connected to us, they need to tell their stories and have us listen. Having others listen to your story is a function of power in our culture. The more power you have, the more people will listen respectfully to your story. Consequently,
listening to someone’s story is a way of empowering them, of validating their intrinsic worth as a human being.

Kay Pranis