Marginalized peoplesexcluded, minimized, shamedare traumatized peoples, because as weve discussed, humans are fundamentally relational creatures. To be excluded or dehumanized in an organization, community, or society you are part of results in prolonged, uncontrollable stress that is sensitizing (see Figure 3). Marginalization is a fundamental trauma. This is why I believe that a truly trauma-informed system is an anti-racist system. The destructive effects of racial marginalizing are pervasive and severe. Oprah Winfrey, What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

What Happened To You? by Bruce D. Perry