by Abby | Dec 14, 2025 | Trauma-Informed
St. John Bosco was born in Italy, soon after the Napoleonic Wars devastated the area. He was also born during a time of drought and famine. With all of these factors, the family was impoverished. On top of this, when John was two years old, his father died. John spent...
by Abby | Dec 7, 2025 | Saints Who Faced Trauma
If you begin to feel overwhelmed at any point when reading this article, please pause and seek guidance from a trained mental health professional, a trusted friend, or a mentor. Blessed Alexandrina Da Costa was born in Portugal in 1904. Her father died not long after...
by Abby | Nov 30, 2025 | Resilience
Research has shown that gratitude helps you grow in resilience, which is vital for Catholics seeking healing from trauma and living out their faith well, making the link clearer and more compelling. This article will explore how gratitude enhances resilience. It will...
by Abby | Nov 23, 2025 | Trauma-Informed
Marriage is a beautiful vocation that helps people reflect the image of God’s love for the world. At the same time, the process of preparing for marriage and marriage itself can bring to the surface the effects of trauma from one’s family, previous relationships, and...
by Abby | Nov 16, 2025 | Saints Who Faced Trauma
If you begin to feel overwhelmed at any point when reading this article, please pause and seek guidance from a trained mental health professional, a trusted friend, or a mentor. Venerable Cornelia Connelly was born in 1809 to a wealthy family from Philadelphia....
