Museum of Broken Women
by Grace Song
Karen, nearing 40, suffers a panic attack during a date and slips away only to stumble upon a mysterious door, which leads her down a rabbit-hole of heartbreak and healing in a strange and timeless museum – with the help of three haunting exhibits.
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There are many reasons for heartbreak but too much of it can leave one broken, and make one's mind and heart ill. Is there a permanence to that brokenness? Is there a silver lining to traumatic experiences? Is being broken so bad anyway?
Dealing with my own personal traumas and going through trauma care workshops, it is not an easy feat and at times a deflating attempt to remove yourself from it. Often people who experience trauma feel like they have no voice or avenue to turn to, like objects that blend into the background, unable to express or reach their potential. Gathering stories of trauma has not only made me feel less alone, but also hopeful that one can heal from trauma, where once was an open wound is allowed to close and rest, leaving behind only a scar. Are scars then ugly and are bad experiences wasted?
The Museum of Broken Women wants to challenge society's labels associated with the 'broken woman syndrome'. It is important to give misunderstood women who have gone through deep seated traumas to talk about their pain. To spread awareness, speak up about it and look at a situation through understanding, maturity and kindness. There is strength in numbers.
Dealing with my own personal traumas and going through trauma care workshops, it is not an easy feat and at times a deflating attempt to remove yourself from it. Often people who experience trauma feel like they have no voice or avenue to turn to, like objects that blend into the background, unable to express or reach their potential. Gathering stories of trauma has not only made me feel less alone, but also hopeful that one can heal from trauma, where once was an open wound is allowed to close and rest, leaving behind only a scar. Are scars then ugly and are bad experiences wasted?
The Museum of Broken Women wants to challenge society's labels associated with the 'broken woman syndrome'. It is important to give misunderstood women who have gone through deep seated traumas to talk about their pain. To spread awareness, speak up about it and look at a situation through understanding, maturity and kindness. There is strength in numbers.
Grace Song
Director, Museum of Broken Women
