Beautiful piece of writing. I also bought Fr Stephen's book as soon as it came out and I am still 'digesting' it. Like trauma itself, I suppose, thinking about it is something that happens slowly, and not strictly in a linear, cognitive-first, path. Which is likely why I can't articulate fully the reasons why I appreciate you keeping this dialogue going, both here, and in your trauma posts. Thank you.
Yes! I had to (or rather chose to) digest this book slowly too. And will return to it as well, especially to think through how it pertains to trauma and my writing (reading it through Lent, I was reading it in a more devotional sense, for spiritual edification etc.)
And thank you for your kind and thoughtful words and encouragement, as always! It's nice to see you here :)
Glad to see Father Stephen - and you, Nicole - engaging these topics. I'm not aware of many Orthodox Christians seeking to engage the tradition with the insights into human trauma from from the last 30-40 years, so it's encouraging. One trauma therapist I know - a Byz Rite Catholic - gave his thoughts a few years ago on the story of St. Mary of Egypt.
Beautiful piece of writing. I also bought Fr Stephen's book as soon as it came out and I am still 'digesting' it. Like trauma itself, I suppose, thinking about it is something that happens slowly, and not strictly in a linear, cognitive-first, path. Which is likely why I can't articulate fully the reasons why I appreciate you keeping this dialogue going, both here, and in your trauma posts. Thank you.
Yes! I had to (or rather chose to) digest this book slowly too. And will return to it as well, especially to think through how it pertains to trauma and my writing (reading it through Lent, I was reading it in a more devotional sense, for spiritual edification etc.)
And thank you for your kind and thoughtful words and encouragement, as always! It's nice to see you here :)
Glad to see Father Stephen - and you, Nicole - engaging these topics. I'm not aware of many Orthodox Christians seeking to engage the tradition with the insights into human trauma from from the last 30-40 years, so it's encouraging. One trauma therapist I know - a Byz Rite Catholic - gave his thoughts a few years ago on the story of St. Mary of Egypt.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/st-mary-egypt-trauma-informed-perspective-crete-phd-lpc-lmft?trk=public_profile_article_view