I read that article and was fascinated by the man’s story, and had forgotten the commentary at the end. I think it’s a snapshot of the time period, when everyone thought getting the victim home physically safe solved the whole problem. No victim’s services or referrals for therapy. I thought that the window into the continued effect on his life, decades later, could be helpful for other victims who wonder why they aren’t doing as well as others seem to. For people who aren’t familiar with the effects of trauma, it might open some eyes to how harm caused might never go away.
Time period is a great lens to better understand how trauma is seen by both the general public and professionals who support survivors. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Janet!
I read that article and was fascinated by the man’s story, and had forgotten the commentary at the end. I think it’s a snapshot of the time period, when everyone thought getting the victim home physically safe solved the whole problem. No victim’s services or referrals for therapy. I thought that the window into the continued effect on his life, decades later, could be helpful for other victims who wonder why they aren’t doing as well as others seem to. For people who aren’t familiar with the effects of trauma, it might open some eyes to how harm caused might never go away.
Time period is a great lens to better understand how trauma is seen by both the general public and professionals who support survivors. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Janet!
Thanks for the shout out and the kind words, Elizabeth.
I hope to find a moment to re-read the original article to accompany your words here because you clearly know your stuff when it comes to trauma.