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My Story of Surviving Psychiatry

Mad in America

And I was all too aware of reports of shocking numbers of rapes and sexual assaults on psychiatric wards that I had read when I discovered online psychiatric survivor forums, and even reports in the mainstream media. I remember the nurse taking the full names and dates of birth of my children to give to social services.

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

While expanding trauma criteria is often justified as necessary for inclusivity and compassion, critics contend that these expansions may be driven, by some, out of self-interest. TIC has become so popular that its approach is boasted by most hospitals, schools , social services, correctional facilities.

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Why I’m Starting a Writing Practice to Heal from Grief and Trauma (Poetry: “What I Want My Words to Do”)

The Art of Healing Trauma

Taking an inner stance of being open to self and universe. I may experiment with adding body awareness, writing whatever is happening inside my body, as well. Allowing uncensored, stream of consciousness, free writing, either with a writing prompt or just writing what spontaneously arises in the moment.