Stepping Into 2026 With Strength, Healing, and Hope
December 31, 2025
Step into 2026 with courage, healing, and hope. For survivors of trauma, domestic violence, and PTSD, the new year isn't about perfection or pressure - it's about honoring how far you've come and healing at your own pace. You don't have to become a different person this year. You just have to keep becoming yourself.
The Mental Health of First Responders: Addressing the Silent Crisis
July 15, 2025
First responders witness things most people will never see - and carry that weight long after the shift ends. PTSD, burnout, and depression are common in this community, yet most suffer in silence. This article looks at why, what the warning signs are, and how we can better support the people who show up for all of us.
Empowering Survivors: Raising Awareness for Mental Health, Domestic Violence, and PTSD
July 04, 2024
Survivors of domestic violence and PTSD deserve more than silence - they deserve support, community, and hope. At MySisterIsASurvivor, we believe awareness is the first step toward healing. Together, we can break the cycle, end the stigma, and walk the road to recovery side by side.
Elder Abuse and Mental Health: It's Never Too Late to Heal
June 15, 2024
Elder abuse is a hidden epidemic affecting millions of older adults. Whether it's physical, emotional, financial, or neglect, abuse in later life has profound mental health impacts. Older survivors face unique challenges including isolation, dependence on caregivers, and the misconception that it's "too late" to heal. But recovery is possible at any age - and older adults deserve safety, dignity, and support.
Men and Domestic Violence: Breaking the Silence on Male Survivors
June 10, 2024
Male survivors of domestic violence face unique challenges - stigma, disbelief, and lack of resources. Men can be victims of intimate partner violence, yet are often dismissed or told to "man up." Abuse is about power and control, not gender. Breaking the silence is the first step to healing.
Teen Survivors of Abuse: Supporting Adolescent Mental Health
May 25, 2024
Teen survivors of abuse face unique challenges during a critical developmental period. Adolescence is already difficult - add trauma from abuse, and teens struggle with identity, trust, mental health, and relationships in profound ways. Recognizing warning signs and providing trauma-informed support can help teen survivors heal and build healthy futures.
Immigrant Survivors: Navigating Trauma Across Cultures
April 05, 2024
Immigrant survivors face unique trauma challenges - navigating abuse while dealing with language barriers, immigration status fears, cultural isolation, and unfamiliar systems. Understanding these challenges and connecting with immigrant-affirming resources is essential for healing and safety.
Cultural Trauma and Healing: Honoring Diverse Survivor Paths
February 20, 2024
Culture profoundly shapes how we experience, express, and heal from trauma. For survivors from diverse cultural backgrounds, healing requires approaches that honor their cultural identity, values, and traditions. Western mental health models don't work for everyone - culturally responsive care is essential. Understanding cultural trauma and finding culturally affirming support can help diverse survivors heal in ways that honor who they are.
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.