trauma

Vincy's survivor-centered comic uses creative self-expression as a form of resilience and a path to healing from abuse.

Jill Damatac reflects on how immigration shaped her mental health and that of her Filipinx family.

Indigenous activist Gloria Lucas discusses how state violence contributes to disordered eating in undocumented and indigenous communities.

Shweta Kapoor, MD, PhD, discusses medications, therapies, and other treatment options that can help us cope and heal after sexual trauma, as well as how partners can care supportively for survivors of sexual abuse.

Trauma can lead to chronic pain and other physical conditions, sometimes years after the event.

Artist Clarity Haynes reflects on how her work has been shaped by the sexual violence she has experienced throughout her lifetime. She discusses her choice to laugh in the face of violence and trauma.

Suicide deaths among Black women and girls are rising. Journalist Kali Holloway explores the relationship between suicide and the intersection of anti-Black racism and misogyny, known as misogynoir.

Chanel Miller describes finding support as a survivor of sexual violence and how central creating art has been central to her journey of healing. She also discusses racism and the need to reform the criminal justice system for the sake of survivors.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Shena Young, a licensed body-centered psychologist, healer, artist, and survivor, encourages us to move beyond Western approaches of healing. Young provides guidance on holistic healing that recognizes the effect of trauma on the body.

A diverse group of survivors of sexual assault talks about their recovery processes and their experiences with relationships, sex, and sexuality.

An interactive story in which mothers explain their feelings and emotions of dealing with parenthood.

When a bad thing happens to you, like sexual assault, sometimes, it feels like it's still happening even long after it’s over.