“Trauma is real. What we are experiencing due to COVID, civil protest and unrest, political upheaval, household stress, work or employment-related stress, the bombardment of negative news and death, housing and food insecurity, prolonged isolation, and loneliness, are all real! These can also be triggers for unresolved issues or the creation of new issues. Those unexplained emotions of feeling down, anxious, indecisiveness, inaction, or helplessness can all be related to personal and cultural trauma. Please love yourself and one another. Practice kindness and decency. Recognize the signs, seek help, and take steps to move you or your loved one in a positive direction. ”