When Care Became a Commodity: Remembering What Capitalism Made Us Forget
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 19/10/2025A reflective essay exploring the human cost of capitalism through the lenses of Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC), Caring Science, and the B.U.F.F.E.R.™ framework. This piece reimagines care as the foundation for a post-capitalist, healing-centered future.
Uprooting the Old Roots: Reclaiming Care from the Lineage of Harm
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 15/10/2025Explore how Caring Science, Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC), and the B.U.F.F.E.R. framework intertwine to heal the deep historical roots of hierarchy, fear, and inequity — reminding us that humanity once knew how to live in harmony through connection, cooperation, and care.
The Children Are Not Okay: When a Nation Chooses Neglect Over Nurture
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 15/07/2025Why are U.S. children dying at higher rates than their global peers? A trauma-informed look at policy failures, preventable loss, and what we must change.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: A Tale of Democracy, Power, and Healing
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 22/03/2025"Snow White" isn’t just a fairy tale—it’s a mirror reflecting our democracy’s struggle against authoritarianism. In this bold take, the Evil Queen embodies the lure of power, while Snow White represents the resilience of democracy itself. Will we wake up in time? Read more on how trauma-informed leadership and collective action can change the story.
