Yes, my DH told me about 'story' .....story in relation to yourself...the stories you tell yourself about yourself.
So....when someone says something hurtful for example, you feel upset and emotional because it disrupts the story you tell yourself ABOUT yourself.
Here's an example. I think I'm a good writer...I AM a good writer, I'm published and I make a living writing web content for businesses.
So I tell myself a story about myself TO myself that I'm a talented writer with a lot of potential and that at some point in the future, I might make a lot of money/gain a lot of kudos.
If something happens to throw doubt on that story, then I feel very upset.
What I need to do is instead of getting upset, I need to question whether there's any truth in what's been said....if I'm confident that there is no truth in it....then move on. Tell myself positive stories about my past achievements that cement my truth.
People can also have negative stories about themselves...so...DH thinks he comes over as a bit intense and a bit socially inept...that's a story though...one he's made up because of a few awkward interactions in the past.
He has to re-tell the story to himself...remembering all the GOOD interactions he's had....and how many nice friends he's got.
Can you relate?