Protecting Our Kids from Bullying
Being a parent is not easy, but watching your children walk through trials such as bullying can be downright brutal. With the kids going back to school, it’s important to know how to handle t…
Dana Rutherford
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The Trauma Survivor’s Guide to the Ugly Side of Trauma: How a Scary Moment Took Me Back
Just a few weeks ago, I experienced something so scary that it sent me back in my trauma recovery. Suddenly, feelings of shame and violation have come flooding back. This is trauma recovery: good, …
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First Responder Fight with Time: How Addiction Can Become a False God
First responders witness horrific things, and that can lead to trauma. Many choose to self-medicate in order to ease the pain. As Tim knows first hand, running to anything before God creates a fals…
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The Trauma Survivor’s Guide to the Crazy Gift of Grief
Just this past month, I was hit hard with feelings of sadness and regret during a time that should have been the happiest of my life after graduating college. There is no playbook when it comes to …
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The Trauma Survivor’s Guide to Romance after Wreckage
Romance is much more than being swept away, having sex, or a cheesy Hollywood movie. It’s also more than the manipulative “honeymoon stage” of the abuse cycle. You CAN have romanc…
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The Trauma Survivor’s Guide to Dating After Divorce
“Dating after divorce, especially if the prior relationship was toxic, can be challenging. You have been starved of genuine love and attention for so long that you almost crave it. On the fli…
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The Trauma Survivor’s guide meets Sober truth podcast
We were so blessed to join Sober Truth Project and George A. Wood for his Sober Truth Podcast. It was clipped into 3 parts, and we hope that you enjoy it!
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Tim’s Take on God’ Love for the Addict
It’s so easy to judge the addict, but what if that addict was your child, parent, or loved one? Tim discusses what God sees when he looks at that person struggling and how we should as well.
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The Trauma Survivor’s Guide to Psychological Abuse: Gaslighting, Reactive Abuse, and More
Many people walk around psychologically abused, and they don’t even know it’s happening. Tactics such as gaslighting and reactive abuse are just some of the weapons used against survivo…
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Tim’s Take on True Toughness
Tim walked into a gym and never expected what came next. Sometimes, true toughness is more than just a weight lifted.
