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What It’s Like to Inherit Trauma
Intergenerational trauma is nuanced — there is no clear hero or villain, victor or victim. -
What I Wish I Had Known About Stigma: I Don’t Want to be “Normal”
I cannot —and no longer seek to — control other people’s definitions of normal. -
DID Stories Are Riddled with Stigma: I Want to Tell a More Accurate One
Why are we so afraid of people who have survived trauma? -
Derealization: The Symptom That Makes the World Feel Unreal
Suddenly, the outside world would feel “off” and unfamiliar. -
When Trauma Is Triggered at Work
We don’t often discuss the experience of managing triggers in the workplace. -
How Walking Has Helped Me with My PTSD Recovery
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. -
Why Mourning for the Self Is a Necessary Part of Healing
Mourning for the self is healing in action. -
Veteran Mental Health: Not All Wounds are Visible
As someone who grew up in a military family the conversation about veterans’ mental health is personal and critically important to me.
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Discrimination in Academia
I want to see a future in which anyone with mental illness can receive an education with the support and accommodations they need. -
Exploring the Connection Between Trauma Healing and Physical Health
When people think they are responsible for emotional trauma, this false belief disturbs the mind, body and spirit.