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Sara

When the Young One Cries

When the young one cries

1 min readMar 12, 2022

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When the Young One Cries

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Sara

A Hole in My Backpack — the challenge of accessing emotional support in the moment it is needed

My daughter went through a phase when she was young where she brought a backpack with her everywhere she went. I’m sure this was a phase…

5 min readMar 12, 2022

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A Hole in My Backpack — the challenge of accessing emotional support in the moment it is needed

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Sara

The Second Arrow — a choice to help or harm oneself

I recently filled my ears with a podcast in a moment when I needed a distraction — when my own thoughts were leading me to unhealthy…

4 min readMar 12, 2022

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The Second Arrow — a choice to help or harm oneself

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Sara

Army of One — the impact of being unseen

She stands in front of a police station — preparing, breathing, second guessing. Four adults surround her — protecting, supporting…

4 min readJun 13, 2021

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Army of One — the impact of being unseen

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Sara

Understanding Shame — looking within to develop greater resilience

Shame is a topic that is at least as difficult to talk about as it is to experience. I find myself flooded with thoughts and emotions just…

7 min readMay 12, 2021

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Understanding Shame — looking within to develop greater resilience

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Sara

An Anniversary of Sorts — reclaiming my voice as a survivor of sexual abuse

Four years. Today marks four years since the man who sexually abused me was arrested based solely on my police report. Today marks the…

2 min readMay 12, 2021

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An Anniversary of Sorts — reclaiming my voice as a survivor of sexual abuse

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Sara

No Longer Silenced

“I couldn’t whisper when you needed it shouted Ah, but I’m singing like a bird ‘bout it now” — Shrike by Hozier

3 min readApr 30, 2021

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No Longer Silenced

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Sara

The Words We Choose — how language impacts the healing journey of trauma survivors

11 min readApr 30, 2021

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The Words We Choose — how language impacts the healing journey of trauma survivors

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Sara

Sara

We were not meant to silently wrestle with our deepest struggles alone. Creating healing connection on my journey from childhood abuse. www.wishing-tree.org

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