Share The Hope
Miracles in the Dark: How a Childhood Cult and Abuse Survivor Reclaimed the Light is a compelling and raw story of overcoming the trauma of childhood abuse and finding hope and healing. Regardless of the heartache we are called to go through, all of us can find light and hope and ultimately thrive in the life that is uniquely our own. ~Tammy René
The Power of Hope
Hope provides a sustaining power in our healing process. Holding on to hope through the dark times helps strengthen our capacity to overcome.
Looking Beyond Ourselves
Looking beyond ourselves helps us find relief from the storms and frees us from the prison of the pain we carry. It helps us rediscover our worth and uncover the ability to challenge self-defeating thoughts and behaviors that keep us stuck in the dark. Helping others connects us to our inner strength.
Light Behind the Mask
There is light even in the darkest places—even in the darkest parts of us. Mental anguish, regardless of its source, does not take the worth out of its victim. Accepting that reality frees us to own the light and be ourselves.
Coping Through Creativity
What impact do the arts have on our mental health? I recently participated in a class titled “Coping Through Creativity,” led by my friend Stephanie Nicoletti. Despite my limited visual art skills, I found creating images that expressed my emotions liberating.
In this interview, Stephanie shares how creativity can help us heal.
Welcome
Like many of you, I have looked at the devastating effects of severe trauma and had to ask “Do I let the dark swallow me whole and destroy me or do I hold on to the light and find a way to move forward?” Build on the Light is about making the choice to find and own the good in our lives. It is not about ignoring or not acknowledging the pain of the bad, but about choosing which to build on. I know that regardless of the pains and heartache we are called to go through, all of us can find light and hope and ultimately thrive in the life that is uniquely our own.
~Tammy René
