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Post-Traumatic Growth & Batman: Turning Pain into Purpose
Description: In almost every retelling of Batman’s origin, young Bruce Wayne makes a solemn oath at his parents' grave. But what does psychology tell us about transforming deep grief into community action? In this episode of Issues: Comics and Mental Health, we explore the concept of post-traumatic growth and the delicate boundary between a healthy life mission and emotional obsession.
We discuss how Bruce Wayne uses his resources to protect others, while also examining how isolating oneself inside "armor" can become a way to avoid…
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