What Is the Difference Between Being Offended and Harmed? | Psychology Today

I took a call today from a friend who was unsure how she should feel about a situation which just occurred in her life. I've been there too! I shared this article with her and we went through her situation step by step. By the end, she said: "I was offended, I was not harmed...now I know how to move forward."

I'm going to keep coming back to this article as I work through family issues which continue to trouble me.

I am hoping it will help others too. if anyone cares to share a situation where harm versus offense is confusing, fire away!