Online Hangout Spots

 What if you could give yourself a do-over? What if YOU have the agency to make right something that brought you suffering in the past? Corrective experiences provide us the tools and resources we need to “retrain our brains” for healing. Sometimes it’s not possible to restore relationships after biological family trauma (especially if they’re not ready to do the work). However, I’m betting you have chosen family out there who want to show you that you’re worthy of being honored, respected and loved simply because you exist. Kimberly Brazwell of KiMISTRY has a chat with friend and healing colleague, Nasir Bayan (Atlanta-based clinician) on youth trauma and the adult healing journey. 

 If you have ever experienced trauma (especially sexual trauma), you know that the memory of it may live in your body as well as your mind.  Sometimes when you least expect it, your body will release a somatic (or physical/body) response to a trauma it remembers.  If you're with a friend, partner or loved one in that moment, do you feel safe enough to ask for what you need to help you regulate yourself?  Kimberly Brazwell of KiMISTRY has a chat with friend, Serenity Squad member and sex educator Erica Butler of Happ E. Sex Talk and HAPPERMATIONS on safety, agreement and consent.    You're worthy of being honored, respected and loved simply because you exist.