Research suggests children who are repeatedly Abused, or are abused by a member of their immediate family, are at higher risk of attempting suicide in later life.This truncated scene of Carmen's plight from Let the Phoenix Rise! aims to convey the impact of early childhood trauma through a flashback she has of her father beating and molesting her. A mythical Blessed Mother, embodying remnants of her Yaya and MerDiosa bears witness to her pain. Carmen's post-traumatic sequelae culminates in suicide.Sending out much gratitude to MJB Films for collaborating in this endeavor, Giada Hansen for her beautiful portrayal of Carmen, and Octavio Padron for the VoiceOvers and his stunning original music.
Most of all this work goes out to every child who has carried the pain of love denied, and the complex scars of abuse and neglect. Your anguish is heard.
Rev. Sheri Heller, LCSW is the creator of the Sistah Tribe - Phoenix Project, a therapeutic theater event consisting of performance, debriefing and comprehensive workshops designed to inspire and encourage healing for at-risk underserved women and girls plagued by histories of childhood trauma, neglect, and abuse.
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