Jun 2

Jun 2 Gaining 37 pounds in One Month

American Society, Culture & Society, Impact of Trauma

Dr Felitti was stunned. He’s never seen such weight gain that quickly in such a short amount of time. Patty herself blamed it on sleepwalking. But that wasn’t enough. Dr Felitti wondered why now. Patty wasn’t sure. But he kept asking questions. Patty told Felitti that an older man at work complimented and propositioned her. Helpful, thought Felitti.

Apr 16

Apr 16 When Survivors Give Birth - a new understanding

Elizabeth M. Johnson, MA

Culture & Society, Survivors, Trauma-informed, When Survivors Give Birth, Women's Health

It had been three months since I pushed a seven pound baby out of my vagina when I first heard of the book, When Survivors Give Birth (WSGB). Today, more than six years later, I facilitate my own WSGB sessions.