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Stigma. Mental Health. And You.

Stigma. Not a pleasant word. Oxford Dictionary defines stigma as “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person.” Synonyms include shame, disgrace, dishonor,… Read more “Stigma. Mental Health. And You.”

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January 6, 2020January 7, 2020 by Donald Craig Peterson

This Trauma Dad Turns 60: My Bucket List

Two years into my adoption journey, I turned 40. I had energy – no task seemed too vast. I had courage to face Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and… Read more “This Trauma Dad Turns 60: My Bucket List”

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December 9, 2019December 10, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

I’m Thankful Your Trauma Isn’t Mine

I’m Thankful Your Trauma Isn’t Mine No, I’m not being selfish. I’m simply being real. Early childhood trauma and its devastating effects truly suck. That’s right, they… Read more “I’m Thankful Your Trauma Isn’t Mine”

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November 25, 2019November 26, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Don’t Call Me A Helicopter Parent

We’ve all seen them. Parents who refuse to let their kids fail – and then overstep boundaries with the adults in charge. Maybe a little. Too often… Read more “Don’t Call Me A Helicopter Parent”

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October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

The Prison Pipeline Begins with Trauma – My Son Included

You open your heart and adopt children. Because they’ve experienced more trauma in a few short years than most people in a lifetime. You offer a stable… Read more “The Prison Pipeline Begins with Trauma – My Son Included”

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August 26, 2019August 27, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Seeing My “Trauma” Son through His “No Trauma” Daughter

Every day for 18 years. That’s how long I’ve witnessed my son Travis’s anxiety. Some days a little – not readily apparent to the untrained observer. His… Read more “Seeing My “Trauma” Son through His “No Trauma” Daughter”

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August 19, 2019August 20, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Fixing the Broken Children Welfare System

When I recently blogged about foster care, hundreds of comments erupted – with insightful and compelling thoughts. I compiled the best, sorted for universal themes, lightly edited… Read more “Fixing the Broken Children Welfare System”

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July 22, 2019July 23, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

When Schools Refuse to “Get” Trauma

For four years my young-adult daughter Ashley and I worked with a reporter from The Indianapolis Star. Our goal was simple – an accurate, in-depth story about… Read more “When Schools Refuse to “Get” Trauma”

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May 20, 2019May 21, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

Resiliency – and Its Effect on Healing

All children are resilient. I wish. Unfortunately, many are not. In fact, the “resiliency narrative” is all-too-common. Misplaced. Each of my six adopted children (now young adults)… Read more “Resiliency – and Its Effect on Healing”

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May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

To Further Understanding, A Brave Trauma Survivor Bears All

Rarely does the media thoroughly investigate childhood trauma – especially in relation to survivors.  Too often the emphasis starts and stops with the perpetrator. Survivors are rarely… Read more “To Further Understanding, A Brave Trauma Survivor Bears All”

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April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by Donald Craig Peterson

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