Racial Trauma: The Blessing & Cost of Resilience

In this week's episode of the Allender Center Podcast, Linda
Royster and Wendell Moss lead a profound discussion on the
intricate dynamics of trauma, resilience, and the transformative
role of community healing, particularly in the context of racial
trauma.


They discuss the profound impact of both personal and collective
trauma, recognizing its reverberations across communities. They
highlight the importance of not just surviving, but actively
processing and learning from one's experiences. Conversely, they
discuss how unhealthier forms of resilience, such as avoidance or
denial of one's trauma, may actually impede the healing process.


A poignant theme emerges as they emphasize the significance of
facing one's story with courage and vulnerability, rather than
turning away from it. They point out that resilience is not
merely surviving but actively engaging with one's narrative and
inviting others into that process.


If you’d like to hear more from Linda and Wendell, we invite you
to explore the Racial Trauma & Healing offerings from the
Allender Center
at theallendercenter.org/racial-trauma-and-healing . There
you’ll find a free informational video series and details about
our upcoming Story Workshop for Racial Trauma & Healing and
our new Women’s Recovery Week with a Focus on Racial Trauma &
Healing, both happening this spring.