Tag: trauma
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I. AM. TIRED
There’s tired…and then there’s TIRED. I’m not talking about skipping a few hours of sleep or having a long day at work. I’m talking about the kind of tired that sinks into your bones. The kind that no nap can fix. The kind that feels like your soul is running on fumes, your brain is…
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Second Chances Deliver – Why Employers Can’t Afford to Overlook Justice Impacted Talent
In today’s competitive job market, companies everywhere are struggling to find reliable, skilled talent. Meanwhile, more than 80 million Americans, roughly one in three adults, carry a criminal record that too often excludes them from job opportunities. According to the Second Chance Business Coalition (SCBC), this untapped talent pool is being overlooked at a time…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Why It Hits So Close to Home
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and every year, I pause to reflect, not as a professional, not as a leader, but as a human being who has walked through the fire and lived to talk about it. This month matters to me because I don’t just advocate for mental health, I live it. I…
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Impostor Syndrome and Second Chances: The Silent Battle for Women Who’ve Survived Domestic Violence or Incarceration
For many women who have survived domestic violence or incarceration, the road to rebuilding their lives is filled with obstacles—some external, some internal. Among the most insidious of these challenges is impostor syndrome, the persistent feeling of self-doubt and unworthiness, despite evidence of success and growth. Just yesterday, I received the news that I was…
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Recognizing PTSD in Formerly Incarcerated Individuals During PTSD Awareness Month
As we observe PTSD Awareness Month this June, it’s essential to shed light on a critical yet often overlooked population: formerly incarcerated individuals. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is not exclusive to veterans and first responders. It also profoundly impacts those who have been through the criminal justice system. The unique intersection of incarceration and trauma…
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