Transcending Trauma: Examining Post-Traumatic Growth in Indian Sports Memoirs

Abstract

People often look at trauma through the lens of suffering, especially in the context of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, as our understanding of mental health deepens, it becomes clear that challenges can also act as a catalyst shaping lives. This study looks at the paradigm of Post-traumatic Growth (PTG), illuminating how individuals can channelize their traumatic experiences for personal evolution. The in-depth analysis of memoirs, notably Milkha Singh’s The Race of My Life (2013) and Yuvraj Singh’s The Test of My Life (2013), will provide the complex dynamics by which trauma transcends into transformation. This study showcases the pivotal role of resilience, perseverance and growth amidst the challenges by exploring the tragic phases in the narratives which facilitates PTG. The memoirs of Milkha Singh and Yuvraj Singh serve as a testament to the human capability for transformation, highlighting the significance of channelling traumatic experiences towards triumph. The nuanced bond between trauma and growth strives to enhance the understanding of post-traumatic growth (PTG) thus reinforcing the human potential to grow more assertive, compassionate and goal-oriented irrespective of the shadowed history.