by Cathy Terranova | Jun 30, 2014 | Rethink Trauma
Posted 12/17/13: I have had a lot of contact here in the last few weeks with people who are supposed to represent clinics, doctors, and social workers. I don’t recall being treated like a human being by any if them. Instead of dwelling on being hurt, I’ve realized GOD...
by Cathy Terranova | Jun 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’m 24. “Why do you need to be adopted?”, people ask me. Well, think of all the reasons you don’t need to be adopted and take them away. All the love and support you get from...
by Cathy Terranova | May 26, 2014 | Rethink Trauma
For those of you who haven’t seen or read, “The Help”. You probably should. Unless you are like me and you can only handle so much sad in one place, then you can make it halfway through the movie and keep promising yourself that one day you’ll...
by Cathy Terranova | May 7, 2014 | Rethink Trauma
I learn a lot from my dog. He has a very short list of priorities and needs. Right now, he’s taking a nap for probably the 12th time today. Shy is a retired race dog. He is a 75 pound greyhound who loves food, sleep, walks, and anything that squeaks. He loves...
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:...
