“I feel like he took my soul” is a phrase that I’ve heard from more than one survivor. The first time I heard it, I wanted to cry with relief. That is exactly it, I thought. I was overwhelmed with relief that someone felt the same way as me. It made me feel less alone.
Month: April 2021
Trained Thoughts…
Some of the most desperate in society have suffered more than you can possibly imagine.
I live near an organisation that provides help for the homeless, many of whom have challenging mental health needs. A lot, if not all of these people will have suffered trauma in the past and now face daily judgement.
Shame On You
“His shame, not yours,” we are told. It’s never that simple though. Of course we all understand this on an intellectual level but on a visceral level it’s a different matter entirely.
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