By Resmaa Menakem — 2021
If you have an African American body, welcome. I wrote this blog post—and the body practice at the end—especially for you. (Everyone else, welcome as well—but please skip the body practice.)
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Can increased creativity be a coping strategy for dealing with trauma?
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After losing her son to random gun violence, one mother felt suicidal enough to commit herself to a local hospital. However, she quickly determined that, “a psych ward is not a place for grief.”
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As a war veteran, I know that trauma survivors can emerge with a deeper, richer appreciation of life.
It’s no easy road, but experts say trauma can lead to new beginnings.
I’ve done a little bit of work with soldiers returning from Iraq and have worked with domestic violence shelter workers on issues of vicarious trauma.