Your Story Assessment - Narrative Identity Quiz

1. When you describe yourself to others (or in your own head), the dominant theme is:

A story of what happened TO you—trauma, hardship, betrayal A story of your failures and mistakes—what you've done wrong A story of survival—what you've endured and overcome A story of growth—how you're evolving and learning

2. When thinking about your past difficulties, you feel:

Stuck in them—they define who you are Ashamed of your role in them—if only you'd been different Proud you survived but still somewhat shaped by them They're part of your story, but not the whole story

3. The story you tell about yourself is:

Largely written by others—parents, circumstances, society A story of personal inadequacy—you're fundamentally flawed A story you're beginning to reclaim but not fully authoring One you're actively writing and revising as you grow

4. When you imagine your future, you see:

More of the same—patterns repeating Inevitable failure or disappointment Continued coping and getting by Possibility, growth, and new chapters

5. If someone asked, "Who are you beneath your wounds?" you would:

Have no idea—your wounds ARE who you are Say someone deeply flawed and unworthy Struggle to answer but sense there might be more Have a sense of your core self beyond your wounds

What Story Are You Telling?

1. When you describe yourself to others (or in your own head), the dominant theme is:

2. When thinking about your past difficulties, you feel:

3. The story you tell about yourself is:

4. When you imagine your future, you see:

5. If someone asked, "Who are you beneath your wounds?" you would: