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Why telling your truth doesn't always bring peace

I gave testimony hoping it would bring closure but instead I feel more angry than before I started talking.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The act of testimony can reactivate trauma rather than resolve it, challenging assumptions about healing through disclosure.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Truth and reconciliation commissions?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.