Trauma

Whether navigating the aftermath of childhood abuse, violence, or other life-altering experiences, these personal stories reflect the courage it takes to confront pain, seek support, and move toward recovery.

March 25, 2025 | Dr. Donna Bulatowicz | 👁 548 Views
It’s okay not to forgive people. Unfortunately, our culture often pressures people to forgive instantly, regardless of the harm done…
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January 10, 2025 | Danielle Dahl | 👁 668 Views
Lisa Jo Barr’s recovery story is a tapestry woven with pain, resilience, and the transformative power of faith. In her…
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November 16, 2024 | Guest Contributor | 👁 843 Views
Written by: Ron Blake (TRIGGER WARNING) For many male rape victims, speaking out is a journey fraught with fear, societal…
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September 16, 2024 | Dr. Donna Bulatowicz | 👁 969 Views
I started out as a bewildered traveler when I embarked on my journey of healing from childhood trauma in August…
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August 2, 2024 | Dr. Donna Bulatowicz | 👁 879 Views
Some childhood dreams reside within us until we realize them, while others fade away as life happens. I was quite…
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July 19, 2024 | Prudence Lybeck | 👁 757 Views
(TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault) Experiencing a shame spiral after being raped in my mid-30s was a harrowing ordeal. The perpetrator…
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June 14, 2024 | Guest Contributor | 👁 1153 Views
Written by: Kelsey Elizabeth Matthews Looking back on the events and experiences of my childhood, it is easy to see…
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June 12, 2024 | Dr. Donna Bulatowicz | 👁 530 Views
Trigger Warning: This story references childhood sexual assault. When someone with more social capital and other power than me caused…
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May 15, 2024 | Guest Contributor | 👁 893 Views
Written By: Kristin Oesterle When you grow up experiencing complex childhood trauma, the word resilient becomes a word you hear…
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