For a body that had returned to episodes of violence over and over and over again, it was the first time in my adult life that I was producing something — anything — that might be restorative, and I could feel the change. Read more
PTSD
Who Draws The Line Between Art And Child Porn?
How do we depict the sexual realities of adolescence without harming children? Read more
The Parallels Between Social Media And PTSD In The Age Of Trump
In response to the abuse of the Trump administration, many have become social media hyper-vigilantes. Is this a good thing? Read more
Why Veterans With PTSD Are Turning To Cannabis
“Then these vets would come back to me. That’s what’s really impressive to me, when vets find that path with cannabis, they always are determined to share that with the world . . . They would always have their spouse or their kid in tow to corroborate their stories. Over time it was really compelling.” Read more
The Nonconsensual Time Travel Of Trauma
This is San Rafael, 2015, but suddenly it is Indio, Riverside County, 1994. The judge has the same face as any judge. The drone of names being called for attendance transcends decades, buzzing in a low vibration that makes me feel nauseous. Read more