Our Mission and Goal,

Our Mission:
To encourage dialog amongst Survivors
To encourage all Survivors to enjoy life while healing
To encourage spiritual healing from within.
To remind us to keep moving forward.


I started this organization because I saw a need to connect the healing process to spiritual growth of trauma survivors.To make this connection by opening dialog the between us.
We, at Life After Trauma, are committed to assisting in the healing of Survivors of Trauma and their families. By sharing stories of success, inspiration, and triumph, we can achieve optimum spiritual wellness within. By tapping into the positive life energy we each hold, we can created an environment of tranquility and love. Life after Trauma was created to assist Survivors while on their path to wellness and balance after tragedy,by helping those who are still in Trauma become Survivors. Our goal is to guide you to back to your birthright: A life of happiness, and fulfillment.

If you’ve gone through a traumatic experience or know someone who is, this blog is for you. By definition, trauma is:
A traumatic event is an experience that causes physical, emotional, psychological distress, or harm. It is an event that is perceived and experienced as a threat to one's safety or to the stability of one's world.

A traumatic event may involve:

* A move to a new location
* Anxiety
* Death of a friend, family member, or pet
* Divorce
* Fear
* Hospitalization
* Loss of trust
* Pain
* Physical injury or illness
* Separation from parents (perceived abandonment)
* Terrorism or mass disaster
* Violence or war
may be struggling with upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or a sense of constant danger that you just can’t kick. Or you may feel numb, disconnected, and unable to trust other people.
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/emotional_psychological_trauma.htm

When one experiences trauma, it can take quite time to get over the pain.It may take even longer before you began to feel safe again. Hopefully you are not alone during this trying time and you are seeking counseling,allowing support from family and friends and enjoying your life in the process.These actions can increase your recovery time from trauma. The most important thing to remember is-you are NOT your trauma. You CAN move on from here!