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The Story of Violence – from those who’ve experienced it
Trauma stories are told in as many ways as there are traumatic experiences. Even within the same traumatic event, among people who were standing right next to each other, survivors have completely...
Storytelling 101
The decision to tell your trauma story is a huge one. If you are here now, you've already taken the long and arduous journey to get here, and overcome at least some of your fears or shame to choose...
Trauma is a Whole-Body Issue
When you hear the word trauma, you may think about one type—physical trauma. But there is another type of trauma which is not easily recognized by the naked eye—emotional trauma. The common...
Reducing mental health stigma: Steps you can take
Mental health awareness, at least in the U.S., is on the rise. Celebrities and people on the street are speaking openly about mental health, recognizing its prevalence, and discussing ways to combat...
Marginalization 101
We can all agree that a traumatic event, like an act of terrorism, domestic violence, or longstanding emotional abuse, can cause stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues. The media and the...
Storytelling versus Invisibility
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...
Why Having Friends is Good for Your 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...
Questions to ask yourself: What is my story?
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...
Courage and 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....