The smell of smoke, an orange glow on the horizon, and the frantic packing of personal belongings are visceral moments burned into the minds of people who have lived through…
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“I feel like there’s something under my skin…it’s like a film of filth,” Sarah* often says in her therapy sessions. Her words capture the persistent and overwhelming sensation of internal…
Alex sits at the dinner table trying her best to stay invisible, her shoulders hunched as though bracing for impact. Any misstep – the way she holds her fork, the…
Photo by Marek Studzinski on Unsplash “How do I grieve someone who caused me so much pain?” This question is asked in therapy offices across the world by survivors…
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a dangerous quip at a recent Trump rally when he compared a popular NFL player to a notorious figure linked to domestic violence and murder. “I…
Picture this: A mother soothes her crying infant in the middle of the night. She rocks her baby gently, but as the minutes lengthen she feels a sting of something…
When you think of childbirth you might imagine personal transformation, joy, and even empowerment. For many parents, this is true. But for individuals with a history of childhood sexual abuse…
Taylor Swift’s sparkly ballad “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” highlights a harsh reality for many individuals struggling with their mental health: the need to hide their pain…
The British television series, Fleabag, offers a clever depiction of dissociation through its heroine’s frequent asides to the camera. These moments extend beyond a dramatic device; they serve as a…
I recently came across a research paper that found a link between childhood trauma and adult headache disorders. A comprehensive meta-analysis detailed in the October 2023 issue of Neurology suggested…