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An Open Letter to ChristianaCare Patient and Family Relations

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

To Denise, Charlie, Kellie, Manasi, and Jennifer of ChristianaCare Patient and Family Relations: Since ChristianaCare banned me from contacting any of its employees because I won’t stop talking about the gynecologist who performed medicalized Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on me, … Continue reading →

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They Hurt Us to Feel Powerful: What a Predator Is About

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

People often ask why someone would do something so devastating as what I’ve experienced. Why would a parent create a coercive, dangerous environment for their child? Why would someone keep a young person trapped and isolated, controlling every part of … Continue reading →

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Why They Picked You: How Predators Groom, Test, and Exploit Relational Intelligence

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, predators are not randomly drawn to people; they are strategic. They operate by scanning for individuals whose nervous systems and relational patterns make them more likely to override their discomfort, downplay warning signs, and … Continue reading →

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When No One Says “No”: How Predatory Doctors Get Away With It

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

Predatory doctors don’t become that way overnight. They test boundaries. They push limits. They harm in small ways first, with demeaning words, inappropriate touches, and unnecessary procedures. And when no one says no, when colleagues look away, when institutions protect … Continue reading →

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What is the DARVO Tactic, and How Can We Respond?

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

Predators and other abusers often use the DARVO technique, a strategy that maintains control by destabilizing others. DARVO stands for Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender. It disrupts the relational context that helps people stay grounded in truth and … Continue reading →

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Predator Week Begins Soon!

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

Predator Week begins soon! The Trauma Aware America website and Facebook page will feature numerous posts, images, quotes, and resources for understanding predators, how they get away with it, and how we can protect ourselves. Blog posts include: Who Do … Continue reading →

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