Brené Brown and the Betrayal of Her Own Teachings: Speaking Without Saying Anything

This essay examines Brené Brown’s influential framework and asks: What happens when popular models for healing fall short in moments of collective trauma and injustice? Drawing on leading voices in psychology and social justice, the piece not only exposes the limitations of individualistic approaches, but also offers practical steps for integrating political analysis into trauma-informed practice. Essential reading for mental health professionals, educators, and anyone invested in ethical public discourse, this essay calls for a new kind of solidarity, one that names power, demands accountability, and transforms grief into resistance.