What Emma's Mattress Means For Medicine
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I am a medical student, yes. I am also a survivor of sexual violence. The recent surge of articles surrounding Emma Sulkowickz prompted me to reflect on this latter identity. I know I will always carry the mark of my trauma with me -- and I am learning how I will better empathize with patients because of it.
By Jes Minor, ContributorCritical observer, social justice advocate, anthropologist & p..., 2015-06-08