Written by Robert Daylin Brown, Ed.D.Photo by Johannes Plenio Many years ago, my first wife got upset at me because
TILA Blogs celebrate the complex lived experiences of community members by sharing their inspiring stories. Written through a trauma-informed, and healing-centered lens, each blog offers a unique perspective with the global theme of community healing through storytelling.
STORYTELLING IS POLITICAL. STORYTELLING IS COLLECTIVE HEALING. STORYTELLING IS LIBERATING
Written by Robert Daylin Brown, Ed.D.Photo by Johannes Plenio Many years ago, my first wife got upset at me because
Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LMFT, LPCC Growing up, I used to hate my name. I left Japan at 3
Written by Briana Perlson, LCSWPhoto by Sarit Zimmerman Rogers I shouldn’t have to say this Jews, Zionists, and Israelis are
Written by Sarit Zimmerman Rogers, ERYT, SEPPhoto by Sarit Zimmerman Rogers Even when there is chaos, we can slow down
Written by Robert Daylin Brown, Ed.DPhoto by Min An One of the most troubling parts of trauma is the brokenness
Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT Trigger Warning: This post discusses multiple forms of trauma including graphic descriptions of
Written by Shoval T’Shuva Trauma has a way of making us feel powerless—like a passenger in our own lives, watching
Written by Susie Hess Trigger Warning: This post discusses trauma associated with the October 7th massacre. If activated, TILA recommends
Written by Robert Daylin Brown, Ed.D These days, it is common to see many institutions take a trauma-informed approach in
Written by Chisato Hotta, DSW, LPCC, LMFT Multiple sides to stories Many years ago, I was glued to the screen
Written by Shoval Tshuva Atonement (2007) As a filmmaker, I see storytelling as a way to evoke emotions, challenge perspectives,
Written by Robert Daylin Brown, Ed.D Many of my days feel like pure struggle and frustration. But sometimes, that’s what
