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2021 Changemaker Awards

2021 Changemaker Awards

by Crystal Emerick | Dec 1, 2021 | Brave Step Resources, Uncategorized

2021 Changemaker Awards Brave Step honors Changemakers in our community who are making a...
Braving a New Tomorrow

Braving a New Tomorrow

by Crystal Emerick | Oct 11, 2021 | Brave Step Resources, Uncategorized

Braving a New Tomorrow: Nov. 14-30 We are all impacted by sexual violence. As a parent, caregiver,...
Consent and the Five Body Safety Rules with Jayneen Sanders

Consent and the Five Body Safety Rules with Jayneen Sanders

by Crystal Emerick | Aug 30, 2021 | Brave Step Resources, Changemaker, Uncategorized

Changemaker Training: Consent and the Five Body Safety Rules with Jayneen Sanders Sept. 28 at 7...

Better Money Habits

by Crystal Emerick | Jul 1, 2021 | Brave Step Resources, Changemaker, Uncategorized

Better Money Habits Brave Step has partnered with Bank of America to present their Better Money...
2021 Peer Leader Training

2021 Peer Leader Training

by Crystal Emerick | Jun 12, 2021 | Brave Step Resources, Changemaker, Uncategorized

Peer Leader Training In Brave Step’s Peer Leader Training, we will explore together what it means...
July 15: Calling all Loved Ones of a Survivor

July 15: Calling all Loved Ones of a Survivor

by Crystal Emerick | May 19, 2021 | Brave Step Resources, Uncategorized

Join Us July 15 at 6 p.m. Are you the loved one of a sexual violence survivor? Join us July 15...
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💙 Voices of Change 💙 What does freedom trul 💙 Voices of Change 💙 What does freedom truly mean? For many survivors of sexual violence, freedom is not simply about leaving the past behind. It is about reclaiming what trauma can take away, a sense of safety, trust, choice, connection and the ability to fully experience life on their own terms. Freedom after trauma is not forgetting what happened. It is no longer allowing what happened to define what is possible. Long-time trauma therapist Micki McDonough, LCMHC, shares this powerful reminder: “None of us are free as long as one being is touched in a way that feels bad to them. Let freedom ring!” Micki’s words remind us that true freedom requires more than independence. It requires compassion, respect and a commitment to creating communities where every person’s boundaries and humanity are honored. At Brave Step, we believe recovery is a powerful act of reclaiming freedom. Through support, connection and community, survivors can move toward a future where they are seen, heard, believed and empowered. May we continue building a world where freedom means safety, dignity and the ability to grow. #VoicesOfChange #BraveStep #FreedomToHeal #SurvivorSupport #HealingJourney #TraumaInformedCare
💙 Leadership Is Curiosity 💙 Leadership does 💙 Leadership Is Curiosity 💙 Leadership doesn’t always start with having the right answers. Sometimes, leadership starts with a question. Curiosity invites us to listen before we respond. It helps us better understand experiences different from our own and creates space for meaningful conversations, learning and change. A curious person asks: ✨ “What can I learn?” ✨ “Whose voice needs to be heard?” ✨ “How can I better support the people around me?” When we approach difficult topics with curiosity instead of assumptions, we create opportunities for connection, empathy and action. At Brave Step, we believe education is a powerful step toward creating safer, more supportive communities. Be curious. Keep learning. Be part of the change. #Changemaker #EducationIsPrevention #BraveStep #Leadership #CommunityImpact #LeadWithCuriosity
💙 Freedom is something we all deserve. 💙 As 💙 Freedom is something we all deserve. 💙 As we recognize Independence Day, we reflect on the deeper meaning of freedom, the ability to live with safety, dignity, choice and the opportunity to be fully ourselves. For many survivors of sexual violence, the journey toward freedom can look different. It may mean finding their voice, rebuilding trust, reconnecting with themselves, or discovering that they are supported and believed. At Brave Step, we believe every person deserves a future where they feel safe, valued and empowered. Today, we honor the courage it takes to recover and the communities that make it possible. Wishing you a meaningful Independence Day. #BraveStep #FreedomToHeal #SurvivorSupport #CommunityOfCare #HealingHappens
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