So I have been debating in my head and on this forum some about whether it's helpful at all to tell someone else my experiences in the hopes of helping them make changes. I have tried to do that, particularly in cases where a poster states they WANT to change, and have been told it isn't helpful. I read this quote on a Psychology Today blog today:

"Another surprise is that so often change occurs from stories that we read, hear, or see, whether they include family legends, myths, fairy tales, novels, films, television shows, plays, song lyrics, or even blogs such as this. It turns out that because of mirror neurons we can experience vicarious life events as if they really happened to us. As far as your brain is concerned, the people you “meet” in stories really are your friends and loved ones. And the adventures you enjoy through fiction and stories really do teach you important lessons as if you were the one who defeated the zombies, aliens, or serial killer. The strong emotions you feel during a well-told story further cement memories and help you to retrieve information in the future, all without leaving the safety and comfort of a chair."

This blogger is of the opinion that a person CAN change just from hearing another person's story. I am interested in the opinions of others on here. Do you think a person can change from hearing another person's story or experience?