Trauma Survivor Stories and Creative Works

Survivor Stories & Creative Works

We publish powerful survivor stories and creative works including art and poetry. These stories explore the survivor’s unique journey to healing. Through these personal narratives and creative expressions, we create a safe space for connection, education, and healing.

Thoughts, ideas, or opinions expressed by the guest writers do not necessarily reflect those of Soaring to Healing or Juliana Rose Teal. The stories and articles in this section are shared with consent. Please respect the practitioners and survivors by not sharing them outside of this website without written consent.

Inspirational Stories

Saguaro National Park - Copyright Juliana Rose Teal

What Happens When Our World Gets Bigger

Those of us that have been abused often have low self-esteem and beliefs that we are not good enough. We question our ability to succeed in life. Challenges can frighten us. We feel undeserving and small because of the abuse and then we create a small world around us, that . . .

Creative Works

Tucson Sunset - Copyright Juliana Rose Teal

Tucson Sunset

I was in awe of this beautiful sunset. This photo has no filters and is unedited. . . .