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The Octopus in my Mind
I was never taught the language of trauma, let alone how to recognize it in myself. For years, I dismissed it. Until it started showing up in ways I couldn’t ignore.

Troy Rienstra
Apr 24


Affordable Housing"
Michigan spends millions on homelessness—but the crisis grows. Where’s the money going? The truth about “affordable” housing, exposed.

Troy Rienstra
Apr 3


Reimagining Incarceration
In a society focused on wellness, it's paradoxical that our correctional system remains entrenched in outdated punitive practices

Troy Rienstra
Mar 31


Understanding First Responder Trauma
Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical professionals face unimaginable situations on a daily basis.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 10


Dangers of Leaving
If you’ve never been in an abusive relationship, it might be hard to understand why someone wouldn’t just leave.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 6


The Art of Therapy
Art therapy takes healing out of the grayscale and floods it with color, texture, and movement.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 20


Trauma + Me: Trauma and Resilience (#8)
I want to focus on something that often feels elusive in the wake of trauma: Resilience.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 13


Trauma + Me: Returning to the Conversation
I’m shifting focus to something I’ve touched on before but the felt the importance to begin unpacking: trauma and PTSD.

Troy Rienstra
Jan 19


Who Am I? Exploring Identity
Who are you? Not your job title, not your relationship status, not your Instagram bio. Who are you?

Troy Rienstra
Dec 2, 2024
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