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This essay examines a deep underlying cause of many societal ills in the Pacific: trauma resulting from abuse. Abuse, combined with patriarchal, colonial and capitalistic influences lead to depression, gender-based violence, addictions, and broken relationships, but we don't usually talk about trauma. Any viable way forward must embrace inclusion, creation of safe spaces to talk… ....

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