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The Cost of Speaking Out: FGM, Medical Betrayal, and a Culture of Silence

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

As a survivor of forced, medicalized female genital mutilation (FGM), I’m keenly aware of the structures and systems that protect powerful men at the top of the domination hierarchy. These allow predators, including those in white coats, to harm others … Continue reading →

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The Myth of the One-Time Reset: The Promise and Limits of SGB in Trauma Treatment

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

When I had my first Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) in September 2020 I believed the literature that asserts the nerve block “resets the autonomic nervous system (ANS).” I was highly disappointed to find that reality is far more complex. While … Continue reading →

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