Navigating Trauma and Social Justice

This chapter explores the speaker's personal experiences with significant historical events, like 9/11 and the Black Lives Matter movement, and their lasting impacts on identity and emotional well-being. It highlights the challenges of reconciling individual trauma with societal reactions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the speaker's transition to a more authentic therapeutic approach. Through reflections on disconnection from friends and the pressures in mental health settings, the discourse emphasizes the need for genuine support over social justice rhetoric.