I know it might sound corny and cheesy, but Killing Stalking was one of the reasons that fueled my passion to become a psychologist—specifically, a forensic psychologist. It made me realize the lack of understanding, support, and awareness that exists around severe mental illnesses. People often downplay trauma, reducing its impact to someone being “weak,” emotionally immature, or unable to function properly in life. But they forget that these are not the only outcomes. Humans are capable of so much more—especially when shaped by the very things that have hurt them.
They are capable of killing, and even worse. Murder can sometimes be a desperate act of control. A person who has lived in extreme shackles all their life might see it as their only escape.
When I think about how someone can enter the military and only be tested for drugs or physical health—while mental health requirements are completely overlooked—it frustrates me. That’s something I hope to help change here in our country. If therapy were more accessible to everyone, situations like this could have been prevented.
I see both of the characters in Killing Stalking as evidence of how the system failed them. And the fact that this story could very well be someone’s real-life experience right now tears me apart—with guilt, sadness, and a deep sense of powerlessness.
I know it might sound corny and cheesy, but Killing Stalking was one of the reasons that fueled my passion to become a psychologist—specifically, a forensic psychologist. It made me realize the lack of understanding, support, and awareness that exists around severe mental illnesses. People often downplay trauma, reducing its impact to someone being “weak,” emotionally immature, or unable to function properly in life. But they forget that these are not the only outcomes. Humans are capable of so much more—especially when shaped by the very things that have hurt them.
They are capable of killing, and even worse. Murder can sometimes be a desperate act of control. A person who has lived in extreme shackles all their life might see it as their only escape.
When I think about how someone can enter the military and only be tested for drugs or physical health—while mental health requirements are completely overlooked—it frustrates me. That’s something I hope to help change here in our country. If therapy were more accessible to everyone, situations like this could have been prevented.
I see both of the characters in Killing Stalking as evidence of how the system failed them. And the fact that this story could very well be someone’s real-life experience right now tears me apart—with guilt, sadness, and a deep sense of powerlessness.