The Sixth Assault
The summer I am 21 years old, I stand in my parents’ kitchen with the lights down. My mother is … Continue reading The Sixth Assault
Tag: trauma
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
The Fifth Assault
One of the first things I learned in my study of trauma was that violence itself isn’t what traumatizes. It’s … Continue reading The Fifth Assault
Siddhartha
But depression does not recede with the ministering of kind words from a friend. Joe’s words had been a balm, … Continue reading Siddhartha
Diana
When I entered therapy at age 32, I learned the first task for the trauma survivor is to establish a … Continue reading Diana
Another Aftermath
Joe isn’t done with me yet. He and Laura have been best friends for years, and they decide it will … Continue reading Another Aftermath
An Abuse of Power
I haven’t told you this yet, but when I was six and my parents were shopping around for lessons, it … Continue reading An Abuse of Power
