My Spirit Lives

Part of a special issue on native women and state violence. The writer gives a personal account of her experiences, since childhood, of sexual victimization and substance abuse, and she discusses the role that her Native American heritage played in her oppression. She describes her struggle to break...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chinook, Roxanne (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2004
In: Social justice
Year: 2004, Volume: 31, Issue: 4, Pages: 31-39
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Keywords:
Psychological Stress
Substance Abuse
Sex crimes
Crimes against women
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Psychology
Rape Victims
Painters
Artists
Women > Substance use
Native Americans > Drug use
Emotional trauma
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Summary:Part of a special issue on native women and state violence. The writer gives a personal account of her experiences, since childhood, of sexual victimization and substance abuse, and she discusses the role that her Native American heritage played in her oppression. She describes her struggle to break the vicious cycle of violence, shame, and self-destruction and recounts her journey toward healing and empowerment.
ISSN:2327-641X