The MENA is an entire region in which PTSD, CPTSD and Complex Trauma are widespread across generations. And there& #39;s virtually no therapy options, plus stigma around the topic. Working on this problem is an integral part of building a future.

People sometimes commend me for breaking the silence and speaking openly about my trauma and therapy. More need to come forward. I& #39;m not the only story, this is an epidemic across the region. If we can& #39;t talk about it, how can we heal from it?

After years of trying out several therapy modalities, I can now tell you that your best therapist is your wiser self. Learning how to access your wiser self is what& #39;s needed, and it& #39;s not at all easy. If you have a way to regularly access your wiser self, you& #39;ll be fine.

So much can be added to this, but here& #39;s a thought: Therapy must extend to the men behind the guns. Those who did the shooting, the torture. They& #39;re deeply damaged themselves. They have caused so much pain that it scares them, and the more scared they are, the worse they get.