Communities impacted by collective violence, whether through war, terrorism, mass shootings, or systemic oppression, carry wounds that go beyond individual grief. This post explores how communities recover together, why collective healing matters, and what steps support long-term resilience.
Blog tagged as Community Healing
Trauma can leave you feeling like a stranger to yourself, as though the person you once were has been erased or shattered. This post explores why identity loss happens after trauma, how it shows up in daily life, and what rebuilding a sense of self can look like.
Cultural stigma around grief and violence can silence pain, isolate survivors, and shape how communities respond to loss and trauma. Understanding these hidden pressures helps us see why healing often requires both personal reflection and collective change.
Secondary trauma happens when caring for or supporting someone else’s pain begins to weigh heavily on us. Learning how to recognize it and care for ourselves helps us remain present, compassionate, and resilient.
Violence can leave lasting physical, emotional, and social impacts that often go unnoticed, and this article offers a compassionate, educational perspective without providing therapeutic advice.
