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“Trauma is a memory hog, It gobbles up all available space in the brain, leaves little room to mark daily happenstances, or even routine injuries which are less than life-threatening.”

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Book:Ordinary Hazards
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Ordinary Hazards

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Nikki Grimes
Nikki Grimes

Nikki Grimes is an accomplished American children's literature author, born on October 20, 1950. Her works, characterized by their poetry and storytelling, showcase rich imagination and profound emotion. Grimes has received numerous awards for her contributions to children's literature, and her books are highly cherished by young readers. more

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