Finding Joy After Trauma

Joy comes when we let the light of truth into the darkness. It is then that our lives have meaning and purpose.

We do not have to stay in the prison of trauma, heartache, and anguish. Regardless of the harsh experiences we have gone through, each of us can find light, hope, and even joy. We can be free to thrive in a life that is uniquely our own.

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The Power of Compassion in Recovery

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.

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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.

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Survivor Shift: Episode 7

In this Survivor Shift episode, Debbie Posnien shares about the resources and hope available to all. 988 is a wonderful resource for anyone who is faced with mental health issues.

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Identity Crisis

The identity crisis does not need to be permanent. We can reclaim the light and life that was once lost. We can thrive in a life that is uniquely our own.

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Why Build on the Light?

I’ve been asked why the title Build on the Light? In this video, I share the ideas behind the phrase. If we look closely, there are pieces of light buried in the muck of the trauma we have suffered-pieces that can be used to rebuild our lives. Regardless of the pains and heartache we are…

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Survivor Shift: Episode 5

A recurring theme in this series is the necessity of turning to God in our healing process. Jeanne shares her journey from surviving childhood sexual abuse to finding the healing power of learning to forgive.

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