The Hurts We Carry Quietly
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 03/08/2025Childhood hurts linger quietly, shaping how we see the world. Healing begins when we meet those echoes with compassion instead of avoidance.
What Barbie Teaches Us About Belonging, Becoming, and the Brave Work of Reimagining Ourselves
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 03/08/2025The Barbie movie isn’t just pink and playful—it’s a bold reflection of identity, belonging, and awakening. Through a trauma-informed, Caring Science lens, Barbie’s story shows us the power of reimagining our world with courage, care, and connection.
Ripple Post 5 - When The System Pushes Back
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 12/07/2025In Ripple Post 5, Mary Coughlin explores what happens when trauma-informed presence meets resistance. With insights from TIDC, Caring Science, and BUFFER, this post invites readers to stay rooted—and consider joining TIP 2.0 for deeper support.
When Hospice Doesn’t Come: A Love Story and a Failure
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 24/06/2025A searing true story of hospice failure, love, and loss — and a call to reclaim dignity and care in our broken end-of-life systems.
