Through the Cracks: Healing Isn’t About Being Perfect by Teresia Smith Sometimes the hardest part of the journey is simply believing you’re worthy of the trip. Some...

It’s Time for Our Community to Say “No More” by Teresia Smith Sometimes the hardest problems are the ones happening right next door. Domestic and sexual violence...

“The Afternoon Understands”: Healing After Trauma by Teresia Smith I recently read this sentence and it stuck with me. “The afternoon always understands what the morning...

Impact of Domestic Violence by Teresia Smith Every minute in the United States, about 24 people become victims of intimate partner violence. That’s not a daily...

What holds us together when things tear us apart by Teresia Smith Every community has things that hold it together. It can be shared values, friendships,...

Avoiding It Only Makes It Worse by Teresia Smith Dealing with sexual assault can feel a lot like getting a splinter. If you’ve ever had one,...