Trauma is a pervasive public health crisis, lying at the heart of many struggles with mental and physical health, addiction, criminal activity, domestic abuse, housing insecurity, and suicide.
Despite the availability of effective approaches to healing, there’s a critical disconnect in awareness and coordination between trauma care, mental health, and medical communities.
More importantly, too many individuals face their pain in isolation. Our mission is to change that by fostering community support and providing educational resources, including awareness of therapy methods so that no one has to navigate their healing journey alone.
Additionally, 60% of American adults report experiencing abuse or challenging family circumstances during childhood.
The scope of this issue is staggering. In the U.S., more than one in three women and over one in four men have endured rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner. Additionally, 60% of American adults report experiencing abuse or challenging family circumstances during childhood.² The CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, one of the most extensive investigations into childhood adversity, reveals a direct correlation between early traumatic experiences and poorer health and well-being later in life—a pattern known as a dose-response relationship. The more ACEs a person endures, the greater their risk for outcomes like addiction, chronic diseases (such as heart or lung conditions), depression, suicide attempts, financial instability, workplace struggles, risky behaviors, unintended pregnancies, and academic difficulties, among others.
Trauma doesn’t just harm individuals—it ripples through families and communities, often leaving those affected feeling isolated and overwhelmed.
These numbers underscore a profound truth: trauma doesn’t just harm individuals—it ripples through families and communities, often leaving those affected feeling isolated and overwhelmed. We believe that community support can make all the difference. By connecting people with others who understand their experiences and providing accessible educational resources, we aim to break the cycle of isolation and empower individuals to take steps toward healing.
Our work addresses trauma in all its forms, from physical and sexual abuse to emotional, psychological, and spiritual harm, as well as neglect, domestic violence, bullying, cult involvement, and systemic issues like discrimination and oppression.
We focus on understanding how trauma impacts the brain, equipping individuals with knowledge about its effects, and raising awareness of therapy methods that can aid recovery. While our primary lens is interpersonal trauma—harm caused between people—the insights and community-building approaches we promote can also benefit survivors of broader experiences like war, accidents, or natural disasters.
Around 90% of mental health professionals lack training in the most effective trauma-specific approaches
Unfortunately, around 90% of mental health professionals lack training in the most effective trauma-specific approaches, leaving many survivors without adequate guidance on their options. This gap highlights the urgent need for informed communities where individuals can learn about trauma’s impact, discover healing methods, and find solidarity. Through education and connection, we strive to ensure that no one faces trauma’s aftermath in solitude, creating a network where healing can truly begin.