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Black and Blue: Responsibly Talking About Trauma in Stories
Photo by cottonbro studio Bertha's Son by Joseph Waddy is one of the better stories responsibly talking about trauma and violence in a way that does not glorify these horrible situations. Trauma and violence are, unfortunately, everyday experiences for many people....

Braver and Louder: Conversations About Sexual Assault
Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash It’s a sensitive and controversial topic to talk about. But the more society shuns away from conversations about sexual assault, the more it’s shutting victims’ mouths up. Victims know it was never their fault. Society knows better...

Baptism of Fire: Trauma Will Change You for the Better
Photo by Roussety Gregory Bertha's Son by Joseph Waddy is an autobiography of challenges and successes. Trauma will change you and more, but it is in your hands if it's for the better or not. Trauma can be attributed to a lot of different interrelated and adjacent...

Survivor’s Guilt: Going Through It Everyday
Photo by RDNE Stock project Traumatic events can do a number on someone trying to get by, causing survivor's guilt - especially after the horrific events. Survivor's guilt is a real and valid psychological phenomenon. It occurs when a person has survived a traumatic...

Childhood Trauma: A Pain Ingrained in Adults
Photo by Benjamin Voros on Unsplash Simply because the brain doesn’t actively remember bits and details of an individual’s childhood doesn’t necessarily mean nothing is ingrained in the mind’s subconscious. This is especially true when it comes to childhood trauma....

How Sexual Assault Changes Victims
Photo by Kat Smith Are you aware of the enduring repercussions that sexual assault victims have to go through? Learn and understand them here. The effect of sexual assault is not limited to survivors. It trickles down to their closest relationships and even society as...