The conflict between the will to deny horrible events and the will to proclaim them aloud is the central dialectic of psychological trauma.

“... in practice the standard for what constitutes rape is set not at the level …”

“Over time as most people fail the survivor's exacting test of trustworthiness, …”

“Many abused children cling to the hope that growing up will bring escape and fr…”

“Underlying the attack on psychotherapy, I believe, is a recognition of the pote…”