#trauma-recovery

#trauma-recovery

The Lost Stuffy Project provides comfort to children affected by tragedies by helping them replace lost stuffed animals and cherished comfort items during their recovery process.

"I want him to die," Abigail said during her therapy session. "I know I'm not supposed to say that, but it's how I feel." In 2022, a shooter fired into a crowd during an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, killing seven people and injuring another 48. Abigail was sitting along the parade route in the line of fire with her grandchildren.

Despite the support from friends and family, Simon Meyer’s victims are grappling with lifelong trauma after enduring his sexual abuse and secret filming.

In countries worldwide, narratives of torture and state oppression often begin with peaceful protests that turn violent, illustrating how governments instill fear to maintain power.

Our research addressed a critical gap: despite CDC data showing that lesbian women (44%), bisexual women (61%), and bisexual men (37%) experience higher rates of intimate partner violence than their heterosexual counterparts.

Sankalpa is a sacred vow to remember one's essential nature and live in alignment with it, not merely a resolution to fix what is perceived as broken.

Ruby's struggle highlights the lasting effects of trauma, making her journey towards healing both personal and complicated. This dilemma adds depth to her character.

"I can't forgive him. I've tried for years, but I just can't," said Craig, referring to his father, who neglected him throughout his childhood. "I know it's because I'm a bad person. Good people forgive, and bad people don't."

"At daybreak on December 15th, I crossed the border back into the United States. My focus now is on my healing, my peace and my creativity."