Do You Know How Courageous You Are?!

Originally published on ACEs Connection on , 2017 By Svava Brooks. Abuse and trauma survivors are incredibly strong people. We know our strength is what helped us survive, and it’s what keeps us going now. Yet we know something is missing. This missing link is courage. We know we’re strong.…

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What If I Don’t Know What I Want?

Originally published on ACEs Connection on April 18, 2017 By Svava Brooks. If 2017 has been an unusually busy year for you, I can totally relate! But for survivors of abuse, a hectic schedule isn’t something out of the ordinary. Too often it’s the norm. An important milestone on your…

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TRIGGER POINTS CONTRIBUTOR: DANIELLE RIEBEL

Originally published on Trigger Points Anthology on November 21, 2015 By Dawn Daum. Introducing Trigger Points contributor Danielle Riebel, author of Pushing Through. 1. What was the most surprising thing about becoming a parent? Everything about becoming a parent was a surprise. There’s only so much preparation you can do…

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TRIGGER POINTS CONTRIBUTOR: KAREN PERRY

Originally published on Trigger Points Anthology on November 20, 2016 By Dawn Daum. Introducing Trigger Points contributor Karen Perry, author of Whole. 1. What was the most surprising thing about becoming a parent? The most surprising thing about becoming a parent was the healing I felt by watching my mom,…

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