Vicki Gardner, severely wounded in the 2015 shootings at Smith Mountain Lake that killed two WDBJ-TV journalists, has written about her life over the last ten years.
Trauma affects individuals deeply, altering their sense of safety, their emotions, and how they perceive the world around them. Its impact can be profound and long-lasting, affecting mental, physical, ...
A TBI can affect thinking, movement, emotions, sleep and relationships. Recovery is often a marathon, not a sprint.
Author Deanna Todd announced today the publication of her memoir, Unloved, Abused, and Delivered. The book details her personal experiences with childhood neglect, emotional abuse, and domestic trauma ...
New trauma recovery memoir spotlights healing after domestic violence and survivor empowerment UPPER MARLBORO, MA, ...
I have been working in the field of substance abuse since 2010 and I have a passion for those who live with the disease of addiction/alcoholism. Living with the disease of addiction presents unique ...
It’s estimated that about 70 percent of adults will experience some kind of trauma in their lifetime. This trauma, especially when left untreated, can have far-reaching consequences on wellbeing, ...
During his keynote address, McCrory focused on intergenerational trauma. He pointed out that understanding this cycle is the first step, and recovery is possible through protective relationships and ...
Sarah Branyan overcame a dark past to help other veterans struggling with mental health and addiction as a peer support specialist.
Imagine an opportunity to be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled, even in a world of uncertainty. You don’t have to wait for things to change to feel good about life again. If you are looking to ...
When a trauma patient enters the emergency department, their potential for survival often depends on what happens within the first minutes after their arrival. After studying trauma resuscitation ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sep. 28—For the past six years, Elijah Chavez had been on the streets feeding his fentanyl addiction. "I numbed myself," Chavez ...