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Resilient Stories

Resilient Stories

Using the Power of Stories to Heal and Unite

  • Motivational Quotes
    • Books and Movies
  • Everyday Resilience
    • Career
    • Job Loss
  • Building Resilience
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
    • Childhood Trauma
    • Sexual Assault & Survivors
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    • Physical Health
  • Death
    • Infertility & Infant Loss
The word "unforgivable" is written on a slip of paper with the word un torn off. Choosing to forgive or not forgive someone is a personal choice.

Choosing Not to Forgive Someone: You Can Still Heal

March 25, 2025 Dr. Donna Bulatowicz 108 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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A photo of Lisa Jo Barr as a child with the words "A Recovery Story" over her head and then the title of the article underneath the photo of her.

A Recovery Story: Lisa Jo’s Story of Forgiveness and Redemption

January 10, 2025 Danielle Dahl 357 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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An AI generated image of a male rape victim in the hospital discussing what happened with a kind looking male officer.

Ron Blake’s Hero’s Journey: The Struggles of a Male Rape Victim

November 16, 2024 Guest Contributor 471 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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An AI generated image of a dark-haired woman looking into a mirror, seeing a young child version of herself. The swirling dark and light elements in the background represent the battle of healing from childhood trauma, with a serious and introspective tone.

Healing From Childhood Trauma: A Long Journey to Finding Myself

September 16, 2024 Dr. Donna Bulatowicz 448 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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An AI generated image of a young girl reaching for the stars in a Montana-like landscape with mountains, capturing the essence of following childhood dreams in a realistic artistic style.

Chasing Childhood Dreams: One Woman’s Delayed Journey of Joy

August 2, 2024 Dr. Donna Bulatowicz 393 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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An AI-generated image of a woman caught in a shame spiral. There are swirls of dark colors and an artistic figure of a woman with her head in her hands. It aims to capture the overwhelming nature of shame and the struggle for self-acceptance and healing amidst dark emotions.

From Ashamed to Empowered: Surviving the Shame Spiral

July 19, 2024 Prudence Lybeck 382 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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Photo of the author, Kelsey, and her mother

Abandonment Issues: Learning How to Heal After Being Deserted

June 14, 2024 Guest Contributor 426 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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Photo of the author, Donna Bulatowicz

Healing in Community: Rediscovering My Own Strength

June 12, 2024 Dr. Donna Bulatowicz 252 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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Childhood Trauma and Resilience: A Complicated Combination

May 15, 2024 Guest Contributor 443 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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Honoring Who I Am: The Messy Life That Made Me So Resilient

March 1, 2024 Guest Contributor 442 Views

Written by: Ani Czyczynsky I’ve been asked to tell you who I am. I am someone who does not want

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Image of woman with many different selves in mirrors behind her by Respostas com Você from Pixabay

Stories We Tell Ourselves & The Power They Hold

February 23, 2024 Dr. Donna Bulatowicz 336 Views

Trigger Warning: This story addresses childhood sexual abuse. Stories profoundly influence us, including the stories we tell ourselves. They shape

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Image of man on a bench reading a book in tall wavy grass by Pexels from Pixabay

Books Are Mirrors, Windows, & Sliding Glass Doors

January 13, 2024 Dr. Donna Bulatowicz 427 Views

Trigger warning: This story references sexual abuse as a child. I was unaware of the concept of books as windows,

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Building Resilience

Healing with the 396 Hz Frequency: Releasing Fear & Guilt

March 17, 2025 Lia Munson

The 396 Hz frequency is a powerful vibration that promotes healing, emotional release, and resilience. In particular, the sound produced

A yin yang made of hands and separated by a vine with the words wu wei the art of effortless action surrounding it.
Building Resilience

Wu Wei: Flowing Effortlessly with the Sacred Feminine

February 14, 2025 Guest Contributor
A photo of the author with her sound bowls demonstrating the power of sound.
Building Resilience

The Power of Sound and Crystalline Music for Healing

February 7, 2025 Guest Contributor
432 Hz: The Frequency of Harmony & Healing
Building Resilience

432 Hz: The Frequency of Harmony & Healing

February 5, 2025 Lia Munson
Girl on beach in yellow dress and hat. Image by Thuan Vo from Pixabay
Building Resilience

10 Daily Self-Compassion Exercises for Superlative Self-Growth

January 29, 2025 Lia Munson

PRIDE Month

A photo of Ash Beckham on the TEDx Boulder stage.

Ash Beckham on Breaking Free: Authenticity Beyond the Closet

May 31, 2025 Danielle Dahl
A green background with the words "Be You" and "LGBTQ" on it. There are a pair of feet wearing rainbow socks in the corner.
Everyday Resilience

Being LGBTQ: Stories of Truth, Resilience, and Becoming

May 27, 2025 Danielle Dahl
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Motivational Quotes

Say It Loud: 50 Powerful Pride Month Quotes That Matter

April 30, 2025 Lia Munson

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What is Nutritional Psychiatry and How Can It Boost Mental Health?

December 20, 2023 Lia Munson
Man doing yoga on porch in sunlight. Photo by Scott Broome on Unsplash

The Benefits of Yoga for Men

March 18, 2024 Danielle Dahl
An AI generated image of trees by a placid lake. The trees have orange and red leaves, the sky is bathed in orange and gold. And the word November is printed on the lake.

November Quotes: Embracing the Beauty of Autumn’s Last Chapter

September 25, 2024 Danielle Dahl

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