Becoming the People Podcast with Prentis Hemphill S3 Ep 2: Continual Becoming with ALOK
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Jul 4, 2022 AI Snips
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Trauma and Invisibility
- ALOK emphasizes the lasting trauma of invisibility for trans youth, particularly in Texas's current political climate.
- They describe the brain as memory itself, reliving past trauma in the present.
The Power of Compassion
- Compassion is crucial for self-kindness and growth.
- Forgiving oneself for past actions taken for survival is vital.
Internalized Criticism
- We internalize others' harmful perceptions and perpetuate self-criticism.
- Self-forgiveness is key to breaking free from this cycle.