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“Some people's lives seem to flow in a narrative; mine had many stops and starts. That's what trauma does. It interrupts the plot. You can't process it because it doesn't fit with what came before or what comes afterwards.”

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Jessica Stern
Jessica Stern

Jessica Stern is a lecturer born in 1958. She has extensive teaching and research experience in the academic field, focusing on her identity as an educator. Her biography includes teaching positions at several renowned institutions and the publication of numerous academic papers. In terms of achievements, she has made significant contributions to the field through her in-depth research and unique teaching methods. Her influence in the academic community is generally positive, and she is considered an outstanding educator in contemporary times. more

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