serious stuff
Some movies just make you think. Scott and I just got back from watching Captain Phillips which was really well done. While not apologizing or excusing violence, it notes that people from poor areas who have no livelihood have fewer choices. When the rich flaunt their wealth, envy or resentment from the poor is a natural byproduct. Think of people barely making mortgage while their large corporation CEOs get 6-figure bonuses.
Next, Tom Hanks does an incredible job of displaying the shock and painful emotions after being rescued from the kidnapping ordeal and nearly being killed. This moved me and I was crying. It was so realistic and I wanted badly for there to be a mental health person there to help him feel his way through the trauma. I thought of PTSD and all the people who experience trauma in normal life (rape, years of abuse) including a client that I've personally worked with who has been emotionally crippled by past experiences in spite of many great qualities. I felt for the many millions of people who feel that pain on top of those in a war zone. It makes me feel so much more how I want to learn how to truly help people past trauma.
Before movie night with hubby, I was with Danielle prepping her for our goodbye which is coming up fast. This is our last week in our current house. Then we are in flux. We finished putting photos in our scrapbook and she took it home with her. She relies on humor and acting silly to cope with the difficult emotions. This is a good tactic, but I know it will be hard for her. I wish so much for her future.
And that's it for now. Move is coming up, gonna see people soon.
Next, Tom Hanks does an incredible job of displaying the shock and painful emotions after being rescued from the kidnapping ordeal and nearly being killed. This moved me and I was crying. It was so realistic and I wanted badly for there to be a mental health person there to help him feel his way through the trauma. I thought of PTSD and all the people who experience trauma in normal life (rape, years of abuse) including a client that I've personally worked with who has been emotionally crippled by past experiences in spite of many great qualities. I felt for the many millions of people who feel that pain on top of those in a war zone. It makes me feel so much more how I want to learn how to truly help people past trauma.
Before movie night with hubby, I was with Danielle prepping her for our goodbye which is coming up fast. This is our last week in our current house. Then we are in flux. We finished putting photos in our scrapbook and she took it home with her. She relies on humor and acting silly to cope with the difficult emotions. This is a good tactic, but I know it will be hard for her. I wish so much for her future.
And that's it for now. Move is coming up, gonna see people soon.