First year. New freedom. New experiences. Know your boundaries. Starting college can be an exciting time. For many students, it is the first time they are living away from home, making major decisions independently, meeting new people, and navigating relationships and social situations on their own. With that new independence comes the opportunity to learn more about your boundaries, your rights, and the resources available to you. One term you may hear throughout the beginning of the...

Healing is often talked about as a destination, something to arrive at after trauma. But for author, advocate, and survivor Tammi, healing is something much more personal: an ongoing journey of resilience, self-compassion, and community. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Tammi to discuss her memoir, The New Normal, and the experiences that inspired it. Throughout our conversation, one message remained at the heart of everything she shared: healing is possible, and no one should...

Movies and TV Shows That Explore Trauma, PTSD, Grief, and Healing When trauma is portrayed in film and television, the focus is often on the event itself. But for many survivors, the more difficult journey begins afterward. PTSD Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize that healing isn't linear, and trauma doesn't disappear once the immediate crisis has passed. The stories below explore grief, resilience, identity, and recovery in different ways. While not every character has a formal...