Nation ‘It was painful. And triggering’: Why Ibram X. Kendi, psychologists say debate could be traumatizing September 30, 2020 Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘It was painful. And triggering’: Why Ibram X. Kendi, psychologists say debate could be traumatizing Viewers and mental health experts likened the spectacle to a dysfunctional family or an abusive relationship.