Let Freedom Reign

Let Freedom Reign

Well, it’s here. It’s Independence Day. It’s the big day of freedom. Like many people I know, I have mixed feelings about it. I didn’t live free in the United States. I never had it. While I knew this when I lived there, leaving the U.S. helped me understand the...
Recognizing the Patterns

Recognizing the Patterns

During the past week, a few people have asked me why I am now choosing to speak out about current events and how it relates to trauma.  I have not taken this approach in the past.  I spoke briefly about it in my last blog, but I want to expand upon my decision in this...
Another New Start

Another New Start

For the past four months, I’ve been carrying out a methodical plan to leave the United States and live in another country. I have struggled with how to announce this because I didn’t want any opposition to throw me off my course. I saw the writing on the wall...
The Election Trauma Response

The Election Trauma Response

My past few days have been filled with the same conversations many people are having.  It doesn’t matter if you live in the United States.  You were probably watching what was happening in America.  Our elections have an impact on the world, and I’ll be honest, this...