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What is complex PTSD and how does it relate to past abuse and trauma?
Naming Grace Tame the 2021 Australian of the Year was a belated but important acknowledgement of the extraordinary courage of many sexual assault and child sexual abuse survivors in adjusting to life and processing trauma following sexual assault.
On ABC’s Australian Story last week, Tame highlighted the importance of accessing emotional support after trauma and said she had been diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD).
- David Berle
- The Conversation
Tame’s advocacy has also prompted others to seek help for …