Last November, as part of a company staff retreat, my daughter (who is also my co-worker) and I had the opportunity to visit Paamoney Ruach, (Wind Chimes), a unique nonprofit that serves as both a therapeutic facility for people with severe PTSD and a shelter for abused animals. For instance, handling prey animals, such as rabbits, can create a traumatic sense of helplessness in the animal, mirroring the dynamic of victimization and potentially fostering a cycle where the victim becomes the perpetrator. As we sat in the bunker with about 30 others – some in pajamas, some with hair dye, some worried about their children’s whereabouts as school was letting out, I thought about Lev and the other animals, wondering how they were coping.
Author: BY SHARON F. WEIL
Published at: 2025-04-05 22:49:58
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