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Becoming an Ally

Becoming an Ally

by Crystal Emerick | Jan 31, 2026 | Brave Step Resources, Loved Ones, Uncategorized

Becoming an Ally Level One Small Actions, Big Impact Becoming an ally doesn’t require a title...
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Brave Step Library

by Crystal Emerick | Feb 23, 2022 | Brave Step Resources, Uncategorized

Brave Step Library    Welcome to the Brave Step Library! It is our goal to provide...

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Color It Blue 2026 may be over, but the ripple eff Color It Blue 2026 may be over, but the ripple effects continue. 💙 This April, our community showed up in powerful ways - wearing blue, sharing ribbons, volunteering, walking, running, fundraising, starting conversations, and standing beside survivors and loved ones. Together, we: 💙 Reached 121,000+ people 💙 Logged 2,631 volunteer hours 💙 Sparked countless conversations around recovery, prevention and support To every volunteer, donor, partner, participant, survivor, loved one, and ally: thank you for helping create visible change in our communities. But this work doesn’t end when April does. Prevention happens when communities stay engaged. Recovery happens when survivors feel supported. Change happens when people continue showing up ... one conversation, one action and one brave step at a time. Thank you for Coloring It Blue with us. We can’t wait to keep building what comes next. #ColorItBlue #BraveStep #SAAM #SupportSurvivors #PreventionStartsWithUs #CommunityHealing
💙 Education Is Prevention Why does the news so 💙 Education Is Prevention Why does the news sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for survivors? For many, current events don’t just inform, they can reactivate past trauma. This is called retraumatization, and it can happen when media coverage, headlines, or repeated exposure to distressing events overwhelm the nervous system. 💙 Signs you may be feeling overwhelmed by the news: • Increased anxiety or emotional distress • Trouble sleeping or concentrating • Feeling on edge, numb, or shut down • Avoiding news completely or feeling unable to look away If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone and there are ways to stay informed while still protecting your well-being. 💙 Gentle strategies to support yourself: • Set boundaries around when and how you consume news • Take breaks and notice what your body needs • Choose trusted sources and limit repeated exposure • Ground yourself with simple regulation practices (breathing, movement, connection) You don’t have to disconnect completely to stay well. You can stay informed and take care of yourself. 🎥 Watch the full session with Dr. Emily C. Engel: https://youtu.be/GOXpUNrpmDo or www.BraveStep.org. #EducationIsPrevention #TraumaInformed #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportSurvivors #BraveStep
One Brave Thing 💙 If someone you love has expe One Brave Thing 💙 If someone you love has experienced sexual harm, one brave thing you can do is learn how to support them while also caring for yourself. Our Loved Ones group returns June 2–July 7 as a six-week virtual series for family members, friends and partners of adult survivors. This trauma-informed space helps loved ones deepen understanding, strengthen connection and build practical skills for walking alongside a survivor. You don’t have to have all the answers to take a brave step. Sometimes, learning together is where courage begins. → Learn more or register today at www.BraveStep.org/LovedOnes. #OneBraveThing #LovedOnes #survivorcare
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