Trauma Recovery, Race and Mental Health (podcast)
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Trauma changes us and the way we see and experience the world. Recovery and healing from trauma are real and possible.
Chris’ Story
![Chris's recovery story.](https://eliminatestigma.org/wp-content/uploads/Chris-1-1024x576.jpg)
“A big part of my recovery has been acceptance and awareness … Being able to be at peace, be at ease, really is freeing.”
Elizabeth’s Story
![Elizabeth's recovery story.](https://eliminatestigma.org/wp-content/uploads/Elizabeth-1024x576.jpg)
“My life currently is really amazing. I never imagined that I would actually live past 25…. I’m looking at my future…. the future that I see 5 years from now is so gorgeous.”
Chevon’s Story
![Chevon's recovery story.](https://eliminatestigma.org/wp-content/uploads/Chevon.00_01_07_11.Still003-1024x576.jpg)
“It feels good when you can let out, If you bottle everything out its going to come out one way or another.”
Tony’s Story
![Tony's recovery story.](https://eliminatestigma.org/wp-content/uploads/Tony-e1615399778280-1024x658.jpg)
“You don’t even have to say anything. You just have to listen…. just being there, helping them, showing them that you actually care.”
Rick’s Story
![Rick's recovery story.](https://eliminatestigma.org/wp-content/uploads/Rick-1024x576.jpg)
“Recovery had to come from within inside of me…I was able to get better and reinvent myself.”
Sarah’s Story
![Sarah's recovery story.](https://eliminatestigma.org/wp-content/uploads/Sarah-1024x576.jpg)
“My recovery, I recognize, is greatly impacted by being able to help others.”
Courtney’s Story
![Courtney's recovery story.](https://eliminatestigma.org/wp-content/uploads/Courtney-1024x576.jpg)
“Today I am blessed, Today I am free, Today I proudly celebrate 1071 days sober… Tomorrow is never promised, so if I don’t die today, I’ll try change the world.”
Paul’s Story
![Paul's recovery story.](https://eliminatestigma.org/wp-content/uploads/Paul-1024x576.jpg)
Pretty dramatic changes are possible. They take a lot of help. They take a lot of support. They take a lot of understanding.
Rachel’s Story
![Rachel's recovery story.](https://eliminatestigma.org/wp-content/uploads/Rachel-1024x576.jpg)
“Life goes on after tragedy, there is hope. OCD might attack the most important thing to you, but you can beat it with help.”