Things Worth Noting
If a DNA test shows you’re not the biological father—a non-paternity event—act quickly. The emotional shock brings grief, anger, and identity crisis; seek therapy and support groups for coping. Legally, you’re likely the presumed father if you signed the birth certificate or Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity, meaning child support continues until disestablished. Hire a family […]
Trauma reshapes the brain, prioritizing survival through changes that linger even after healing. Psychological trauma, like abuse or neglect, triggers a hyperactive amygdala, shrunken hippocampus, and weakened prefrontal cortex, leading to hypervigilance, flashbacks, and poor emotional regulation. Childhood trauma, complex trauma, racial trauma, and vicarious trauma each leave unique marks, increasing risks of PTSD, depression, […]