Ep. 21: Playing the Trauma Card

A hot new solo episode where Ethan tackles people playing the trauma card. We are finally seeing our culture move towards more acceptance and legitimacy for mental health, trauma and PTSD! But now, we have people playing the trauma card like it's a "be an asshole then get-out-of-jail-free card". Trauma's effects are very real, and we need to take responsibility for ourselves; both are true and necessary. 

George Carlin clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB4QpuuNF6c

If you're struggling with the impact of mental, physical, sexual or any other type of trauma in your life and need help, please see the resources below!

Find a therapist or psychologist who has experience helping with trauma at psychologytoday.com and use the filter "trauma-focused.

For more information about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), visit the National Institute of mental health's website: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Posttraumatic-Stress-Disorder

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