by Manya Chylinski | Feb 13, 2020 | Compassion, Storytelling, Trauma
Survivors of trauma go through life with a story of how they experienced–and conquered–trauma. Every story is different, and even in the same event, each survivor has a different experience. They all shape a new life afterward (because one cannot return to...
by Manya Chylinski | Feb 10, 2020 | Belonging, Friends, Mental health
Life is an incredible journey and having friends is one of the really good parts of travelling that road. For the good times, like going places you enjoy and sharing exciting news and successes. And for the bad. When life is tough, sometimes you need someone to talk...
by Manya Chylinski | Feb 7, 2020 | Storytelling, Trauma
When thinking about telling your story (of trauma, but really anything and everything) the first step is figuring out what your story is and what part of it you want to tell. Storytelling is a key part of the human experience. We are meaning-making creatures and we...
by Manya Chylinski | Jan 30, 2020 | Courage, Resiliency, Trauma
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” – Nelson Mandela Do you know the true definition of it or understand how you find it? Courage is strength in the face of pain or grief. It is close, but not the same as bravery. Courage...
by Manya Chylinski | Jan 28, 2020 | Compassion, Trauma
After surviving a traumatic event or experience, it can be incredibly difficult to change how you see yourself. It can become all consuming: Why did this happen? Why did this person do this to me? Why can’t I get over it? Why? Why? Why? It’s true that part of your...
