Posttraumatic growth doesn't mean we give painful life events credit for our development, just as we don't give credit to abusers for a survivor's recovery. Our sense of safety, self-worth and self-efficacy are found not because we've been traumatized, but because we survived.

The kids we once were are still watching and learning. It's true that we can't change the past but recovery ripples backwards as much as it carries us forward.

Trauma often pushes our deepest beliefs in three directions: that we're not safe in this world, that we're not good enough, or that we're unlovable. Rediscover your feelings of safety. Find the truth of your worth. We CAN break free from the falsehoods that burden us.

Some of the greatest feats of strength and courage I've ever seen have been accomplished by people who didn't feel very strong when it was happening.

Find your people. A trusted friend, family member, professional. Take all the time you need. When painful words are spoken and shared, burdens can lighten. Their power is lost, and ours is reclaimed.

Can't say I know the whole secret to happiness but I'm like 99% certain one of the ingredients is a practice of gratitude in the present moment. Good morning everyone

They might seem like little things but they really do make a difference

What a beautiful allegory for living with mental illness