Happy New Year!!!
Mission
"Survivor not Victim" is committed to raising awareness, educating, providing encouragement and empowerment, and equipping individuals, groups, and programs to support others in moving from victim to survivor to thriver.
Book Update
I am excited to announce that I am making a Workbook to go with my story.
Workbook - Survivor not Victim, Path to Thriving Workbook
Memoir/Self-Help - Survivor not Victim, Stories Behind my Scars and the Path to Thriving
For more information visit my here.
Survivor - Path to Thriving Coaching & Consulting
I am excited to launch what has been several years in the making! To go in junction with my book project - Survivor not Victim, Path to Thriving (memoir and workbook) I will also be offering Trauma-Informed Coaching, Consulting & Education!
Writing Discussion Group for Trauma Survivors
Trauma Writing Group is for fellow survivors looking to write their story. We strive to create a welcoming and safe community to share your writing, and receive feedback from other survivors who are also navigating the book publishing industry. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month, pre-registration is required.
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Book Recommendation
I read several books on my writing journey to learn more about trauma impact and healing. Here are my favorite books I would recommend!
No Bad Parts
Richard C. Schwartz, PhD
No Bad Parts talks about the parts of us that develop out of trauma and survival and the development of Internal Family System, Parts Work therapy. Rather than shaming the parts of us that developed out trauma/survival, No Bad Parts focuses on understanding why they developed and giving them attention to heal.
Featured Blog
Burn Awareness Week is February 1-7, 2026. This blog was one of my first blogs that I wrote for burn awareness week a few years ago.
Me, a Monster?
She stared at me and stated, “You look like you are from a horror movie.”
It was the first day of burn camp for young burn survivors. She was a burn survivor camper. I was a burn survivor counselor. She had scars, just like me, but seeing the scars on someone else was still scary and suspicious.
Survivor Lesson
In each chapter of my book I break down what I refer to as ‘Survivor Lessons’ I have learned. I wanted to share a glimpse into those lessons here.
Survivor Lesson: You don’t have to forgive to heal. You can radically accept what has happened to you and the role people have played in your life.