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Why Some Trauma "Matters" and Others Don’t | PTSD, Justice, and the Gladue Double Standard

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Why does the justice system show compassion for some trauma — but not for others? In this episode of Unwritten Chapters, I explore the unequal application of empathy in Canadian courts. From PTSD and veteran struggles to the racial lens of the Gladue ruling, this is a raw breakdown of how pain is politicized — and why true justice must include all stories.

We’ll cover:

  • The real impact of Gladue Reports and racial bias in sentencing

  • Why veterans with PTSD, first responders, and white addicts are often criminalized — not contextualized

  • What the media got wrong about the Kamloops 215 mass grave narrative

  • How trauma is not race-bound — and why selective empathy isn’t justice

👉 Whether you’ve felt ignored, misjudged, or erased — this episode is for you.

🔔 Subscribe to Unwritten Chapters for more real talk on trauma, accountability, and recovery.
📤 Share this episode if you’ve ever felt unheard in your own pain.
📝 Leave a comment with your story — we see you.

#PTSD #Gladue #JusticeSystem #TraumaRecovery #CanadianVeterans #FirstResponders #IndigenousJustice #Kamloops215 #SelectiveEmpathy #MentalHealthMatters #UnwrittenChapters

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Content provided by Matthew Heneghan. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Matthew Heneghan or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Why does the justice system show compassion for some trauma — but not for others? In this episode of Unwritten Chapters, I explore the unequal application of empathy in Canadian courts. From PTSD and veteran struggles to the racial lens of the Gladue ruling, this is a raw breakdown of how pain is politicized — and why true justice must include all stories.

We’ll cover:

  • The real impact of Gladue Reports and racial bias in sentencing

  • Why veterans with PTSD, first responders, and white addicts are often criminalized — not contextualized

  • What the media got wrong about the Kamloops 215 mass grave narrative

  • How trauma is not race-bound — and why selective empathy isn’t justice

👉 Whether you’ve felt ignored, misjudged, or erased — this episode is for you.

🔔 Subscribe to Unwritten Chapters for more real talk on trauma, accountability, and recovery.
📤 Share this episode if you’ve ever felt unheard in your own pain.
📝 Leave a comment with your story — we see you.

#PTSD #Gladue #JusticeSystem #TraumaRecovery #CanadianVeterans #FirstResponders #IndigenousJustice #Kamloops215 #SelectiveEmpathy #MentalHealthMatters #UnwrittenChapters

  continue reading

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