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Every time something bad happens, we get told, “This is a learning experience; you should be grateful for it.”

OK. Let’s say it’s a learning experience. Presumably, we learn things so we can use that knowledge in the future.

Will I get a chance to use what I’ve learned in the future? If not - it’s hard to see it as a lesson. If I won’t get a chance to use the knowledge, that feels more like a punishment.
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ineedadrink · 51-55, M
It seems to be a feel good, coping mechanism to talk about learning, blah, blah, blah. Not many people want to say "that sucks & most likely is going to continue to suck" even if that is the truth.