Stories related to Divorce/Separation

Barbara survived sexual assault at age 14 and then survived a long cycle of abusive relationships. After years of hard work with a trauma therapist, she is free and volunteers every week to help other survivors.

When she discovered she was a highly sensitive person, the lens through which she saw her past changed dramatically. It explained why she could feel nuances in the tone, body language, or facial expressions of others—especially her mother.

Dana survived a vast array of traumas that led her into destructive behaviors and unhealthy relationships for the majority of her life. But after she turned to yoga as a way to develop self-compassion, she was able to stop seeking out situations that echoed the drama and pain of her past, and start finding her own path to peace and healing.

Ronni’s diagnosis as a compulsive eater allowed her to realize that she was substituting food for love. Once she realized this, Ronni was able to love herself, love her husband, and love her children in ways she didn’t know were possible.

A peer specialist gave Barbara hope after nearly two decades in and out of hospitals, on dozens of meds, and out of work. Now, she herself is a peer specialist, works full-time, and is a fierce advocate for mental health and social justice.

After years of living in instability due to her mother’s alcoholism and neglect, she found the courage to seek help, set boundaries, and form healthy relationships that brought her healing and happiness.