Tag Archives: #UHS

Cuckoo’s Nest, Day 6

Posted on 2022-07-03 by Shay

“Dr. Silman said they couldn’t release me tomorrow after all. That I had to stay a couple more days. WTF? She tried to tell me I’m not stable yet. I showed her the cover of my notebook and noted, ‘This … Continue reading →

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America’s “standard treatment” for childhood trauma: more abuse and neglect

Posted on 2022-01-18 by Shay

If you had “good enough” parents you were blessed with a fairly regulated nervous system, integrated brain, and secure attachment style. These contribute greatly to a sense of well-being from which health arises and a good life can unfold. If  … Continue reading →

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“Anger is a secondary emotion”

Posted on 2020-08-17 by Shay

“Anger is a secondary emotion,” a watercolor I painted 2 years ago, about 3 weeks after my ordeal in the ER and mental hospital. Anger is often an indicator of a violation. This one was enormous. Although I painted well … Continue reading →

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