Posts by Justin Farrell

Justice. Far too often, we as trauma survivors are pressured to mask our pain so we can be “peacemakers” or “be merciful as God is merciful.” So we put smiles on…

Compassion. Our world is in need of compassion. Too often people in our world experience hatred, cruelty, and insensitivity. This hatred, cruelty, and insensitivity can weigh us down and take us…

Love.  We all need love.  Love from our family, from our friends, our significant other, our community, and so forth.  When we are lucky enough to receive a constant flow…

Transformation. Life is challenging. We often find ourselves stuck in negative thought patterns or self-destructive behaviors that have developed over time, especially when faced with difficulties. For many, the need for…

Story. We are the creators of a unique autobiographical story. It may or may not yet be written down or made known to others. Still, it is chronicled inside us,…

Trust. The journey of life can be like riding a wave until it takes you under.  We have to trust the process even when it's unclear, does not fit the…

Forgiveness. Forgiveness is often defined as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment toward those who have caused you harm, regardless of whether they deserve your forgiveness. We…

Awareness.  Awareness gives us the ability to choose how we respond. Awareness helps to keep ourselves safe in our everyday lives. When we become aware of ourselves, we can take the…