Strength After
Stories of strength and recovery after a disaster.
If you are experiencing emotional distress or other mental health concerns after a disaster,the Disaster Distress Helpline is here for you 24/7/365:
Or, text TALKWITHUS to 66746.
TTY 1-800-846-8517.
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You are part of something greater.
Interview with Simone
VIA Disaster Distress HelplineI think people are becoming a little more sensitive to saying, ‘you know, maybe I need to come to terms with the fact that I’m feeling this'...trauma doesn’t go away by itself.
“Trauma Doesn’t Go Away By Itself.” How El Paso Is Tackling Mental Health Stigma After the Walmart Mass Shooting
VIA TimeI am glad the Disaster Distress Helpline exists to assist deaf and hard of hearing individuals going through difficult times emotionally and connects people with the resources they need.
Story of Hope: Shanda Miller
VIA Disaster Distress HelplineOver these past seven autumns, I’ve learned that just showing up for neighbors during these difficult weeks between Halloween and December 14 can help lift at least some of the weight we carry.
Seven Autumns of Mourning in Newtown
VIA The AtlanticI figured that while everyone argues about politics or gun control, let’s do something to keep kids safe.
Mom fights to keep kids safe after Moore tornado
VIA TodayPhysically, we will never be the same. But, emotionally, we are growing stronger.
Puerto Rico teachers reflect on Hurricane Maria 1 year later
VIA TodayI want you to think of the power you have. The power you have to make a huge difference in the life of someone else with a small, simple act.
Rachel’s Challenge, an anti-bullying program created by Columbine shooting victim’s father, starts a ‘chain reaction’ in Lancaster County
VIA Lancaster OnlineFor me, it's been therapeutic to give back.
Boston Marathon bombing survivor leading charity that once helped her
VIA Boston 25 NewsI feel like sharing my story has connected me with people that have gone through similar traumatic things, and it makes me feel less alone, and it makes them feel less alone.
Before and After Route 91
VIA New York MagazinePeople are resilient if you give them the tools.
Survivors of Las Vegas sniper find support in each other
VIA Los Angeles TimesIt was a phenomenon, but who cares. We’re alive, we’re alive.
A Bittersweet Journey Back to Puerto Rico After Maria
VIA The New York TimesYou honestly don’t know how strong you are until you have no other choice.
Pulse Nightclub Survivor: ‘I Have To Keep Moving’
VIA NBC NewsWe have found what we can do together, and we know we can do even more things together.
How One Small Town In Puerto Rico Holds On To Hope
VIA ForbesI hope that people who visit will learn of the strength within my community in the face of disaster.
On The Wings Of Butterflies: How art helped the community of Joplin recover from devastation
VIA State FarmA lot of people would have thrown their hands up and walked away.
Flying W Ranch plans to reopen in 2018
VIA The Denver PostWe can overcome anything.
A Family Of Ebola Fighters: ‘With God’s Help, We Made It’
VIA NPRWe all probably have had different levels of trauma; we've all reacted to it differently. But getting together can help us heal, still.
The Uninjured Victims Of The Virginia Tech Shootings
VIA NPR Audio Story
Safety and security are so important to the healing process.
Interview with Melanie
VIA Disaster Distress Helpline
There’s better that can come after a tragedy.
Interview with Jalen
VIA Disaster Distress HelplineBefore [my service dog] Bernie, I buried the hurt and shame, and dealt with crippling depression and anxiety. Today, I feel myself starting to heal.
9/11 First Responder: How My Service Dog Helps Me Heal
VIA TimeYou have got to be strong. Don’t let something like this ruin your life because it could’ve ruined mine.