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One of EDHG's primary aims is to allow researchers of sensitive historical topics to share their experiences. These reflective blog posts explore what it means to undertake emotionally demanding research.

Posts may discuss potentially upsetting topics and historical themes.

Feeling numb isn’t unnatural: it is a coping mechanism

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May 19, 20223 min read

Feeling numb isn’t unnatural: it is a coping mechanism

Daniel Adamson questions whether 'numbness' is useful while undertaking potentially traumatic research.

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Mar 25, 20223 min read

You can't run from your research

Claire E. Aubin reflects on the inescapability of traumatic research.