Coming to Terms with Historical Trauma

Coming to Terms with Historical Trauma recounts the harrowing experiences of Sara Pol-Lim during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. It explores themes of loss, survival, and the long-lasting impact of trauma on individuals and communities. Sara reflects on her childhood in Phnom Penh, where she lived with her parents and four brothers. The family was characterized by love, kindness, and a strong sense of community. Her maternal grandmother, Mak Yay, instilled in her the values