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Losing a Point of Safety: Why I Cried at the DMV

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

When I cried at the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles last week, it wasn’t because the line was so long and the agency was staffed with sloths, but a far deeper reason. I even cried when I had to make … Continue reading →

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The Rise of the Replacement Patriarch

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

Every dysfunctional family system seems to require a patriarchal figure to maintain its fragile balance. After my father’s death in late 2019, complex dynamics quickly created the opportunity for my youngest brother (YB) to step into that role, bypassing the … Continue reading →

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