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September 12th: Reflections on September 11th From an Airline Worker

VIA StoryCorps | September 8, 2021

I feel like in some ways I've come out of a shadow and I'm back in the light now

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How survivors of mass shootings are helping a new generation heal

VIA Deseret News | August 31, 2021

A hug from another survivor is different from someone who is trying to console you...you're not alone.

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From students to doctors; 2 colleagues connected by the Joplin tornado

VIA KSHB | May 20, 2021

The tornado made me want to do medicine here...I think one of the greatest gifts you can do is to give back to your community.

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We Have to Grieve Our Last Good Days

VIA The Atlantic | March 30, 2021

When we normalize and respect our own losses, that gives us the energy to respect other losses.

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At Al-Salam Mosque In Houston, All Are Welcome

VIA NPR | January 13, 2021

It's really beautiful to see everyone helping together. There was even a dog who was in bad condition and the owner couldn't walk. But the whole team was helping to calm the dog and de-stress her and dry her.

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Las Vegas Shooting Survivor Remembers Event 3 Years Later

VIA Spectrum News | November 10, 2020

I said to myself, ‘I’m not going to sit around...I made it out for a reason’

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The Question That Helps Me in Times of Disaster

VIA You Matter | August 7, 2020

This technique helped me remember the resiliency I have and that I am capable of surviving hard situations.

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4 Things COVID-19 Taught an ER Doctor About the Power of Resilience and Hope

VIA Johnson & Johnson | July 8, 2020

All of us are going to face adversity at some point. I think it’s how we deal with that adversity that matters most.

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COVID-19 Resources

VIA Vibrant Emotional Health | April 23, 2020

Vibrant Emotional Health's “Supporting Your Emotional Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak” page is regularly updated with new resources and information to help you manage your mental health during COVID-19. Click "View Full Story" below to view the entire list of resources.

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Oklahoma City bombing survivor shares story of personal transformation

VIA FOX 25 | April 17, 2020

It’s up to you on how you choose to respond to the bad thing that’s happening to you. So I chose to respond as positive as I could, and so that made a difference.

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