The Elephant in the Room: Trauma in the Pacific
This essay examines a deep underlying cause of many societal ills in the Pacific: trauma resulting from abuse. Abuse, combined with patriarchal, colonial and capitalistic influences lead to depression, gender-based violence, addictions, and broken relationships, but we don't usually talk about trauma. Any viable way forward must embrace inclusion, creation of safe spaces to talk…
United Kingdom Solomon Islands East Timor Papua New Guinea University Of The South Pacific Samoa General
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