Welcome!
I’m the writer behind Charts Unwritten and I go by Advocate in Scrubs. I am a Crisis Volunteer Advocate (CVA) for survivors of violence, public health professional, and aspiring physician advocate SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner). I currently volunteer as a Case Manager to provide assistance with asylum seekers, and I’ve taught health education in under-resourced schools. I also hold a master’s degree in public health with a focus on health policy and care systems.
This space was born from hospital nights, whispered disclosures, and the quiet power of simply being present. Here, I share reflections at the crossroads of trauma-informed care, emergency medicine, and advocacy through the lens of someone who’s held hands during forensic exams, sat beside survivors in ERs, and worked behind the scenes to dismantle systemic barriers in healthcare. I reflect on what it means to provide care that isn’t just clinical — but deeply human.
These are not case studies. These are the moments that linger. The silences that matter. The lessons that don’t fit in a chart. I write to remember, to process, and to advocate — for presence, for equity, and for care that holds people fully. I’m not here to give advice, but to share what I’ve witnessed from the edges of care, and what I’m still learning about showing up.
Whether you’re a future provider, a fellow advocate, or someone simply seeking real talk about healing and harm, I’m glad you’re here. My goal is to hold space, tell the hard truths with care, and remind you that presence is clinical.
What You’ll Find Here:
- Reflections from the frontlines — narrative essays on trauma-informed care, emergency medicine, and survivor support.
- Commentary on healthcare systems — how public health shifts, legal rulings, and funding decisions ripple through emergency rooms and underserved communities.
- Insights from the margins — where lived experience and policy collides.
Let’s build a medicine that listens.
— Advocate in Scrubs
