“Horrible things happen all our lives; we all experience loss and death and trauma. Usually, most people, I think, we just get on with it. We don’t have a whole soliloquy in the middle of something.”
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Articles on Trauma, Loss, & Mourning
Death and pain are a part of life, something that none of us wish to deal with but will all someday, to some degree, experience it. Some stay silent and some are outspoken in this. Discussing loss can help us heal.
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Red, Black, White, Green – A Poem for Palestine
‘Red, Black, White, Green’ – A poem about the colors of the Palestinian flag and how they can represent many things.
Decay: A Poem About Collapse and Reformation
There’s so much decay in the world as different systems collapse. But as dark as it gets, there’s always hope that we can pick ourselves back up and reform these systems.
Aaron Bushnell: “I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide”
On February 25th, Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty Air Force member, self-immolated to protest the genocide in Gaza.
The Winds of Change – A Poem for Palestine
A poem about the genocide of Palestinian people, and how the wind that carries their cries for help also carries the seeds of change.
UNLV Students Protest University’s Response to Shooting
After the tragic shooting on Dec. 6, UNLV implemented heightened security measures for the new semester. Some students feel the response is lacking.
All Eyes on Rafah: The Super Bowl Massacre
While Americans watched and celebrated the Super Bowl this past Sunday, Israel bombed Rafah – the last “safe” place left for Palestinian refugees seeking shelter.
Opting Out of Christmas 2.0 – No Christmas As Usual
Tomorrow is Christmas. But, the joy of the holiday season I once felt isn’t there anymore, for several reasons. So I’m opting out of it, again.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Hope and Healing
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a national nonprofit with a mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.
Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of a Free Palestine
Founded in 2018, Nevadans for Palestinian Liberation (NPL) fights for a free Palestine and educates people about Palestine and its history.