by Cathy Terranova | Apr 22, 2014 | Rethink Trauma
Doug here. Last week, Cathy wrote about Disney’s Frozen. More specifically, about how Elsa, the [sort of] main character, and how she had to overcome shame and fear about her unusual abilities. It was a wonderful post. If you haven’t read it, you should probably stop...
by Cathy Terranova | Apr 14, 2014 | Rethink Trauma
There is a lot going around about how wonderful a film Frozen is, how the message is pro-feminist, and the fact that neither Elsa nor Ana need a man to save them is groundbreaking (*cough*Brave*cough*Mulan*). I think that the movie is excellent. As far as relatable...
by Cathy Terranova | Apr 1, 2014 | Rethink Trauma
There are times when I get indescribably sad. I can’t help but see my peers graduating college, getting great jobs, having children, and making stir for social change and not succumb to the lie that exists deep in my heart, but also at the surface of my skin:...
by Cathy Terranova | Feb 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
I didn’t really understand what it was like to be friends with me until I really understood what it was like for things to fall apart. Sure, I’ve had my fair share of friends come and go for different reasons. We all have. So, we all know what it’s...
by Cathy Terranova | Feb 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Often in The Church, we highlight the good. We like to smooth over the rough bits, find the lessons in difficulties, and pretend that everybody gets along. I’m giving you a permission someone gave me a long time ago: You do not have to like everyone. You do not...
