The injustice and cruelty of the medical system triggered my childhood trauma. Confronted by an authority figure, who was an appalling bully, I began a quest to transform the system.
When I gave the keynote for the American Holistic Medical Association, the two patients I cited in particular in the talk (in addition to humans) were the Earth and Western Medicine. Since then they have become very very seriously ill, perhaps even moribund. But there are still people calling them back to life - thank you for your awareness, your work, your devotion.
Sadly, my experience was typical of the time and most of my peers were so traumatised that they became helpless (the trauma 'freeze' response). The medical system still continues to abuse trainees and between a third and a half of doctors have symptoms of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and cynicism. We have a long way to go, to heal the medical system but now I have more hope.
When I gave the keynote for the American Holistic Medical Association, the two patients I cited in particular in the talk (in addition to humans) were the Earth and Western Medicine. Since then they have become very very seriously ill, perhaps even moribund. But there are still people calling them back to life - thank you for your awareness, your work, your devotion.
Too true! Thanks for your kind comments. I'm curious to know more about your background.
A powerful piece of writing Robin ♥️
Wow! Amazing writing! Thank you for your courage to stand up and your insight into the medical system.
Thank you for your kind words. This was the very beginning of a lifetime adventure...
I am stunned by this story of your experiences, Robin.
What an amazing person you are to have experienced all of this and become the compassionate healer you are today.
Sadly, my experience was typical of the time and most of my peers were so traumatised that they became helpless (the trauma 'freeze' response). The medical system still continues to abuse trainees and between a third and a half of doctors have symptoms of burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and cynicism. We have a long way to go, to heal the medical system but now I have more hope.