Dr. Peggi J. Trusty

Sometime ago, I found myself in a situation that has stayed with me—not because of what happened, but because of what it required of me. A patient had come into the healthcare facility. It was clear something had happened to them. You could see it—not just physically, but emotionally. The room carried that kind of weight you don’t need words to understand. But they were not alone. The person who had accompanied them was also present. There were questions. There was uncertainty. There was the...

Why Helping Professionals Are Carrying More Than They Can Sustain Some days, I am in constant conversation. The phone rings. Emails come in. Messages stack. People need answers, guidance, support. By the end of the day, I have interacted with dozens of people. And yet… there are moments when I pause and realize: I have been connected all day, but I have not felt a sense of belonging. Recently, a high-achieving professional said something to me that put words to that experience. They paused...

This week, as the United States began attacks on Iran, my first thoughts were swallowed in loss. Will my son, who serves in the Army, have to go to war? Will my cousins in the Air Force be pulled into a battle that could reshape so many lives? Fear wrapped its terrible clutches around my heart. As the week unfolded, reports of foreign losses continued to reach my ears—even as I tried to stay away from the news in order to care for myself. Still, the weight of it all pressed in. I am hurting....