The Day I Knew

The Day I KnewBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 30/06/2025

A reflection on the moment many knew Trump was unfit for leadership—and an invitation to reexamine what we excuse, what we normalize, and what we protect.

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The Day I Knew

Sip, Don’t Drown: A Lesson in Friendship, Facebook, and Grace

Sip, Don’t Drown: A Lesson in Friendship, Facebook, and GraceBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 15/06/2025

A personal reflection on an accidental unfriending, a surprising act of grace, and what it means to stay connected across political divides. This trauma-informed take on digital disconnection explores curiosity, repair, and the quiet power of choosing relationship over righteousness.

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Sip, Don’t Drown: A Lesson in Friendship, Facebook, and Grace

From Control to Care: Reclaiming Power, Voice, and Dignity in Healthcare

From Control to Care: Reclaiming Power, Voice, and Dignity in HealthcareBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 21/02/2025

Healthcare should be built on care, not control. This article explores how we can reclaim healthcare from rigid hierarchies, harmful policies, and moral injury—shifting toward a system that prioritizes compassion, belonging, and shared humanity. Learn how Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC) can transform care spaces by centering connection over control. Join the movement to create a healthcare system where healing, not power, leads the way.

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From Control to Care: Reclaiming Power, Voice, and Dignity in Healthcare

Who Holds the Power? How Medical Hierarchies Silence Parents, Clinicians, and Care Itself

Who Holds the Power? How Medical Hierarchies Silence Parents, Clinicians, and Care ItselfBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 21/02/2025

When positional power overrides relational authority in healthcare, care suffers. This article explores how medical hierarchies silence parents, nurses, and frontline clinicians—leading to delayed interventions, moral injury, and loss of trust. Discover how Trauma-Informed Developmental Care (TIDC) disrupts harmful hierarchies by centering relationships, trust, and shared decision-making. Read on to explore how we can shift from control to connection in patient care.

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Who Holds the Power? How Medical Hierarchies Silence Parents, Clinicians, and Care Itself

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