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Hope
Volunteering and sharing my story helped me realize that I have a voice.

Throughout my life, whenever something upset me, I was told that I was being overly...
August 10, 2021
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Hope
The Concealed Power of Storytelling: How sexual violence survivors’ stories are more impactful than they know

Survivors of sexual violence are often encouraged to tell their story. Many of us know...
July 22, 2021
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Health
The Importance of Community

I like to think of community as a combination of two words – “common” and “unity.”...
May 12, 2021
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Experiencing Heaven and Hell

*Please note: This is the retelling of a personal experience and discusses details of addiction...
October 14, 2020
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My Counseling Experience

It is difficult to ask for help sometimes, especially when that help comes in the...
July 19, 2020
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I’m in Crisis and Need Help Now – Now What? What You Can Expect When You Text Crisis Text Line

Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed or suicidal, dealing with the urge to self-harm, or...
April 21, 2019
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Trauma, Its Effects on the Brain, and Coping Skills

Coping with trauma has multiple physical, emotional, and psychological effects, and can have severe effects...
March 30, 2019
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Culture
Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number

*CONTENT NOTICE: Please note that the following article discusses personal experiences of child abuse.* I...
January 10, 2019
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Health
When Self Care Becomes a Sign of Mental Illness

We all engage in self care when life gets stressful. Some of us have an...
December 19, 2018
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Hope
My Story, Continued Exposure to my Assailant, and Self Care Tips

When I was 15, I was assaulted by an adult altar server at my church....
November 19, 2018
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Throughout my life, whenever something upset me, I was told that I was being overly...

Survivors of sexual violence are often encouraged to tell their story. Many of us know...

I like to think of community as a combination of two words – “common” and “unity.”...

*Please note: This is the retelling of a personal experience and discusses details of addiction...

It is difficult to ask for help sometimes, especially when that help comes in the...

Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed or suicidal, dealing with the urge to self-harm, or...

Coping with trauma has multiple physical, emotional, and psychological effects, and can have severe effects...

*CONTENT NOTICE: Please note that the following article discusses personal experiences of child abuse.* I...

We all engage in self care when life gets stressful. Some of us have an...

When I was 15, I was assaulted by an adult altar server at my church....

CONTENT NOTICE: Please note that the following article discusses personal experiences of child abuse. I...