Healing Through Dance
Because trauma is of the body, it must be healed through the body. I needed a safe space where I … Continue reading Healing Through Dance
Tag: assault
After the Rape
In at least ten states, what I survived might not legally be considered rape. The only thing that would help … Continue reading After the Rape
The Seventh Assault
CONTAINS TRIGGERING CONTENT We all want beautiful stories of survivors. We want to see people rise above cruelty with dignity. … Continue reading The Seventh Assault
What We Talk About When We Talk About Triggers
When survivors call a film “triggering,” we are paying it a compliment. Whether it’s a vet watching SAVING PRIVATE RYAN … Continue reading What We Talk About When We Talk About Triggers
Shelving Books
Libraries are not what you think. They are not havens. They are not sanctuaries of peace and learning. Each morning … Continue reading Shelving Books
Sexually Harassed by a Mentor
In the faculty office building, Top never dared follow me. Neither did the Mormon missionaries. Friendly faces smiled back as … Continue reading Sexually Harassed by a Mentor
Aquaphobia in the Aftermath
The British and Americans have been drowning women for centuries. Officially, the method for this punishment was the ducking stool, … Continue reading Aquaphobia in the Aftermath
