Calling All Women

11. Part 4: Unpacking Boarding School Trauma

Dr. Jaap Kaur Waraich

In this episode, Dr. Jaap continues her deep dive into the British boarding school system in Northern India, examining the long-term effects on former students. From disrupted family bonds to difficulties in personal relationships, she explains how childhood survival mechanisms formed in school often play out in adulthood. 

Tune in to hear: 
-How admission to boarding school severs a child from family, community, nature, and self
-The rigid hierarchy within boarding schools and how it shapes a child's identity
-The silent trauma of witnessing bullying and the suppression of emotional expression
-Why boarding school alums often struggle with family and social dynamics in adulthood
How these experiences impact their ability to protect and prioritize their own families
-The long-term effects on home life, relationships, and the concept of "home" itself

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