The expectation of unending compassion for others is unrealistic. For trauma workers, hearing devastating stories can take its toll. This can be seen in detrimental…
The 1975’s lead singer and writer, Matt Healy, shares a dark, inner dialogue through his music. ‘Me’ is a powerful and haunting song– the interpretation…
Published by a blog called The Oblivion Catalog, “Song of Madness” offers a picturesque glimpse into the mind of a patient possibly suffering from schizophrenia….
Dane Schmidt, who goes by the stage name Jamestown Story, is an independent vocalist and songwriter. In the piece “Who I Am”, he shares his…
“My name is Will, and I think rape is hilarious…when it happens to a dude,” begins the monologue in a recently posted video written and…
This poetry slam by Neil Hilborn and Ollie Renee Schminkey is a fascinating duet about the difficulties and traumas they both experienced in their relationships. Touching…
Steve Kandell’s “The Worst Day of My Life is Now New York’s Hottest Tourist Attraction” addresses the new 9/11 Memorial and Museum after getting a…
This short film by Jesse Atlas is a surrealistic piece representing the wish to undo painful traumatic losses. Touching upon themes of war, romance, and bereavement,…
Mankind, a British abuse helpline, recently staged an impressive hidden camera experiment in the streets of London. Their idea was simple: showcase the difference between…
My grandfather lives in Kiev, Ukraine. As regional conflicts continue to unfold there in the aftermath of the February 2014 revolution, he and other senior…
