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Little Red Riding Hood

"Trauma is a terrible terrible thing. It changes who we are. Trauma gives us an opportunity to grow past it, to move beyond the pain of it. But trauma is hard fucking work to overcome. The New Age cry of the law of attraction etc. only proves to consolidate and re-traumatize. Trauma is shit, however it's come by. Abuse, living with a narcissist, loss, death, financial ruin, homelessness, however the trauma presents itself it deserves compassion and empathy. Not judgment and re-victimizing a victim. Kindness, loyalty, empathy, openheartedness, gentleness, allowingness. Not trying to make it something else. Calling it for what it is, no matter how dark and bloody truth it may be. Honesty. Validation. These are the things that help heal trauma." - Rebecca Jane Cook‎ 9.23.15