Unfinished Business — Slavery, Reparations, and the Myth of Moving On
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 13/05/2025A trauma-informed reflection on reparations, slavery, and how unhealed wounds perpetuate harm—until we choose truth and the courage to repair.
The Original Wound — Founding Ideals and Founding Violence
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 06/05/2025A trauma-informed reflection on the contradiction at democracy’s birth—and how unhealed national wounds continue to shape who we are today.
Where the Wound Begins: A Prelude to Awakening
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 29/04/2025A trauma-informed reflection on democracy’s original wounds—and how reckoning, like healing, begins with truth, presence, and repair.
More Than a Label: Why “Illegal Immigrant” Is Not Only Inaccurate, But Inhumane
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 17/04/2025A bold and soul-stirring reflection on how the term “illegal immigrant” is rooted in racism, scarcity, and propaganda — and how its use signals the erosion of democracy. Mary Coughlin unpacks the truth behind the language, exposes the deeper crisis unfolding in real time, and calls for a collective reimagining grounded in justice, belonging, and love.
