Shedding Light on the Shadows: Coping with Depression
July 23, 2023
Depression casts long shadows - affecting mood, energy, relationships, and hope. For survivors of trauma, PTSD, and domestic violence, depression can feel like an inescapable darkness. But shedding light on the shadows means understanding what depression is, recognizing the symptoms, and discovering coping strategies that help. You're not alone in this darkness, and healing is possible.
Breaking the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness
July 16, 2023
Breaking the silence on domestic violence is essential to saving lives and supporting survivors. Too many people suffer in silence, trapped by fear, shame, or lack of resources. Domestic violence awareness means educating communities, recognizing the signs of abuse, believing survivors, and providing pathways to safety and healing.
Understanding the Impact: Domestic Violence's Toll on Mental Health
July 09, 2023
Domestic violence doesn't just leave physical scars - it takes a lasting toll on mental health. Survivors often experience PTSD, depression, anxiety, C-PTSD, and deep damage to self-worth. Understanding these impacts is essential to offering real support and creating space for genuine healing.
The Road to Resilience: Building Mental Strength After Domestic Violence
June 25, 2023
The road to resilience after domestic violence is long, but every step forward counts. This article walks through eight honest, practical steps survivors can take to rebuild mental strength - from acknowledging the trauma to setting boundaries, challenging negative self-talk, and finding community in giving back.
Supporting Loved Ones with Depression: A Guide for Families and Friends
June 11, 2023
Supporting loved ones with depression can feel overwhelming - you want to help but don't always know what to say or do. This guide offers practical, compassionate advice for families and friends supporting someone navigating depression, trauma, or PTSD. Learn what helps, what to avoid, how to show up without fixing, and why your presence matters more than perfect words.
Discover MySisterIsASurvivor: Empowering Resilience and Healing
May 01, 2023
Discover MySisterIsASurvivor - a brand born from a mission to empower resilience and healing for survivors of domestic violence, trauma, and PTSD. We create meaningful products including affirmation mugs, therapeutic journals, dog breed designs, and empowering jewelry. Every item is designed with intention, compassion, and the belief that survivors deserve support, hope, and reminders of their incredible resilience.
MySisterIsASurvivor: Strength, Hope, and Affirmations
April 23, 2023
MySisterIsASurvivor is built on three pillars - strength, hope, and affirmations. We create trauma-informed products for survivors of domestic violence, PTSD, and trauma. Our affirmations aren't empty words - they're crafted to speak to the reality of healing and the truth that you are worthy of peace.