Dana OByrne

In my work (social Work 15 years) I come across many tragic stories..... While in the moment with the person sharing their harrowing experience I am able to empathize and make the person feel heard and understood, I have not experienced vicarious trauma like a lot of my colleagues do..... Nor do I need the extensive support that some colleagues need when dealing with a difficult case. I never understood why I was like this and always thought there was something not quite right about me....but now I realise that my aphantasia is my biggest strength and the best ally. So I think there might be a link between ptsd/vicarious trauma and aphantasia