Dori Laub

Dori Laub was a psychiatrist and scholar who studied trauma and its lasting effects. He examined how traumatic events, like witnessing war or suffering loss, impact individuals and communities over time. Laub emphasized that trauma is not only an emotional or psychological wound but also influences a person’s identity and relationships. His work highlights the importance of storytelling and remembrance in healing, advocating for dialogues that acknowledge suffering and foster understanding. Overall, he contributed valuable insights into how trauma shapes human experience and how society can support recovery through acknowledgment and memory.