Cultural Betrayal Trauma with Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez

In this episode of Choosing Help, Dr. Tracy Stecker is joined by psychologist and researcher Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez for a profound conversation about Cultural Betrayal Trauma—a form of trauma that occurs when harm is committed within one’s own marginalized community under conditions of systemic inequality.Dr. Gómez shares how cultural betrayal adds layers of silence, identity conflict, and fear to already devastating experiences, and why many survivors struggle to seek help when systems don’t feel safe. Together, they explore symptoms such as dissociation, depression, and shame, as well as pathways to healing that include—but are not limited to—therapy.From radical healing frameworks and creative expression to boundary‑setting within families and cultivating hope, this episode offers permission, validation, and possibility for anyone navigating trauma.Choosing Help is about breaking stigma and opening doors to understanding—because when we choose help, we choose life.📖 Learn more about Dr. Gómez’s work and book:🌐Website: https://jmgomez.org/cultural-betrayal-trauma-theory/📁 Article: https://theconversation.com/the-unique-harm-of-sexual-abuse-in-the-black-community-114948📹Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zemMIJuv0Uo