by Abubaker Sekatuka (Author)
What happens when pain becomes culture, and silence is mistaken for strength?
In Herd Trauma: The Un-named Crisis, Abubaker Sekatuka fearlessly unpacks the collective trauma embedded in African communities-trauma that is often dismissed, disguised, or denied. Through powerful storytelling, personal reflection, and cultural insight, he invites readers to confront the invisible wounds passed down through generations: from classrooms ruled by shame to homes where boys are taught not to cry and girls are taught they don't matter.
This book explores:
- The silent suffering children endure in schools, homes, and religious spaces
- How cultural norms and patriarchy suppress emotional expression
- The role of teachers, fathers, and authority figures in perpetuating harm
- The cost of collective silence and how it breeds intergenerational trauma
- A call to healing, language, and reclaiming personal truth
Raw, honest, and unapologetically emotional, Herd Trauma is not just a book-it's a reckoning. For anyone who has ever wondered why they still carry the weight of their childhood or questioned how societal norms shape their emotional world, this is a must-read.
If you were taught to hide your tears, ignore your pain, and accept your suffering-this book will help you name it, feel it, and begin to heal it.