'In a sea of recovery memoirs, each one more determined than the next to provide a blueprint for how to recover from the unspeakable, Meera Atkinson's recently released Traumata stands out like a welcome sore thumb.' (Introduction)
'It was 2015. I was sitting at a table with my mum at an awards presentation night. A documentary I'd directed had made the shortlist for an important media honour. I put the cost of travelling interstate to attend on my credit card - tickets weren't cheap, even for nominees. Mum wanted to come with me for moral support and to enjoy a night of glamour, so she did too.' (Introduction)