“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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When Does it End? My Thoughts on the Senseless Violence That Our Community is Once Again Grieving Over
Another day, another shooting, and another act of senseless violence here in our community. These are my thoughts on today’s shooting at UNLV.
Ceasefire Now.
It has been horrifying to watch the events unfold in Gaza. A ceasefire must be called to save the lives of innocent Palestinian children and civilians.
The Cupcake Girls: Building Respect, Resources, and Relationships
The Cupcake Girls are working towards building a world where sex trafficking is eradicated and consensual sex workers are safe and empowered.
My Experience With Suicide Ideation and Suicide Prevention
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Amber shares her experience with suicidal ideation and loss due to suicide, and how to help prevent it.
Happy Camper Overdose Response Team: Responding to the Fentanyl Epidemic
Happy Camper Overdose Response is working to address the issue of fentanyl overdose here in Las Vegas through education and response at local events.
Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 3: ‘That Funny Feeling’
In part three of my climate crisis song series, we’ll dissect the song, ‘That Funny Feeling’ by Bo Burnham, and the related themes of rising sea levels, existentialism, & desensitization.
Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 1: ‘Feels Like Summer’
For Earth Month, I wanted to write about references to the climate crisis in music. We begin with ‘Feels Like Summer’ by Childish Gambino.
Wynn Alan Bruce – ‘Don’t Go Unnoticed…’
Six months ago, on Earth Day, April 22nd, climate activist Wynn Alan Bruce self-immolated himself in front of the Supreme Court building. His death inspired me to create a design in honor of his sacrifice.
Dolly Anna: A Trip Over the Rainbow Bridge and Down a Guiding Path
Recently, I said goodbye to Dolly Anna–my dog and best friend of over 11 years. This is her story and my journey with that grief and healing.