American Voices

Talking Through Tragedy Not Necessarily Beneficial

July 8, 2008 | ISSUE 44•28

A study conducted by the University of Buffalo found that people who discuss their feelings following a tragedy are no more likely to feel better later than those who don't. What do you think?

  • This is all the more reason not to listen when people start yammering about their problems.

    Tim Pew
    Woodcarver

  • I think our news organizations would tend to differ with these findings.

    Marissa Harvey
    Upholsterer

  • The only way I can deal with the trauma of losing my left arm is to call that corn picker a piece of shit.

    Martin Howard
    Farmer

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