Trauma at the Movies: Survival Guilt in Top Gun: Maverick

Two fighter jets flying together into a hazy sky, symbolizing survivor's guilt and the bond between those who make it through and those who don't

A rewatch of Top Gun: Maverick and one quiet exchange between Ice and Maverick sparked a reflection on survivor’s guilt — the invisible weight so many of us carry without realizing it. Here are 7 ways it shows up in everyday life, from self-sabotage to becoming a workaholic.

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