Welcome to part two of 30 things I have learned about therapy after turning 30 recently! I’m feeling a little angrier and emo this time. The following ten reflections expose some frustration and sometimes even cynicism I have towards the field of mental health in general, especially after the cultural changes in the past 5-10 years.
Read MoreWorking with survivors of sexual assault for the past 10 years has offered me the chance to learn from a wide breadth of stories and experiences. I am grateful to every person who has allowed me to witness and be with their pain for even the briefest moment. Everyone’s story is unique, but I have been reflecting on the common desire among many survivors to incarcerate people who hurt them.
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