The Trauma Slap - And The Trigger You Never Saw Coming

Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is overcome with shame and regret.

Don’t chalk it up to a PR move. I am sure he is miserable.

I am sure, because I’ve been there, too.

In neuro-psych speak: Smith, in his formal resignation to the Academy, is trying to pull himself out of the hypo-arousal state.

He wants to …