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Smile for the Camera: The Coast Guard Trophy Photo as a Setup For Coasties to Sexually Assault Civilians

Sailing was the only place my nervous system could reliably settle. Having experienced severe childhood sexual abuse, I was not suited to the conventional structure of work and a conventional life. Sailing provided me with regulation, purpose, and survival. I … Continue reading

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A Military Parade as a Mirror: IPNB Reflections on the Spectacle of Control

This past weekend’s military parade wasn’t just a public display of tanks and troops, but a psychological spectacle meant to reinforce a particular kind of power. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, it serves as a stark case study in … Continue reading

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