1. informs future expereinces- cycle repeats
2. process of telling personal story
   1. constructivism
      1. consciousness
      2. creating/defining one's reality
3. sharer
   1. expereince
      1. catharsis
      2. validation of experience/of being
      3. being heard/seen
      4. reflection
         1. self-esteem
         2. confidence and courage
         3. trust
         4. learning
         5. making meaning
      5. personal growth
4. listener
   1. learning from other's stories
   2. relating their experiences to stories heard
   3. inspired to share their own personal stories