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So many people living with abuse don’t have a word for what’s happening to them. When it’s all you’ve ever known, it can...
10/24/2026

So many people living with abuse don’t have a word for what’s happening to them. When it’s all you’ve ever known, it can look like normal life…

That’s why domestic violence awareness matters and why we’re committed to having the conversations that matter too. Recognizing the pattern is often the very first step toward freedom from it.

Read two survivors’ full stories on this month’s blog or by subscribing to our newsletter.

https://www.traumaresponsivemonadnock.org/2026/10/21/stop-asking-why-did-you-stay/

This month, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, two women in our local community are sharing their stories so that...
10/22/2026

This month, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, two women in our local community are sharing their stories so that someone else doesn’t have to feel alone.

One realized, after 40 years, that the life she thought was normal was not. The other broke a cycle of abuse that had run through her family for generations. Both found their way to safety, and to themselves.
Their words are brave, honest, and offered as a hand held out to anyone who needs one.

Read more in this month’s blog, sign up to be a part of our newsletter, and join us in observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Talking about su***de helps prevent it. Here's how to show up for someone you're worried about.There are some topics we'...
10/12/2026

Talking about su***de helps prevent it. Here's how to show up for someone you're worried about.
There are some topics we've quietly agreed not to talk about. Death is one. So is su***de...read our latest blog post (link in bio or DM for direct link)

A few things you may not know (and should) about addiction:It is not a choice, and it is not a moral failing. Continued ...
08/26/2026

A few things you may not know (and should) about addiction:
It is not a choice, and it is not a moral failing. Continued substance use changes the body until dependence takes over and the element of choice is gone. That's when intervention and treatment matter most.
Street drugs are increasingly contaminated with fentanyl, and accidental overdoses happen. Carrying Narcan can save a life, no matter what substance is involved.
Compassion, not judgment, is what makes it safer for someone to ask for help.
You can be part of the change.

Check on the people you love. Say their name without shame.

Small actions save lives, and every one of us has a role to play.

Let's be the kind of community where no one has to hide or feel ashamed.
08/20/2026

Let's be the kind of community where no one has to hide or feel ashamed.

Belonging isn't a nice-to-have. It's a protective factor for mental health. It’s medicine. Belonging is deeply woven int...
07/27/2026

Belonging isn't a nice-to-have. It's a protective factor for mental health. It’s medicine. Belonging is deeply woven into whether people feel safe enough to reach out, ask for help, and stay connected.

This National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we sat down with Gina Burke of the to talk about who gets access to care, who doesn't, and why feeling welcomed matters more than we realize.
Read the full conversation on the blog.

https://www.traumaresponsivemonadnock.org/2026/07/24/belonging-is-medicine/

Refugees and asylum seekers have vast stores of resiliency within themselves that they are already tapping into during t...
06/24/2026

Refugees and asylum seekers have vast stores of resiliency within themselves that they are already tapping into during their displacement journeys. They are not looking to be “saved” by their new neighbors, employers, and social workers, but to be seen, understood, and assisted in their assimilation into the communities in which they’ve resettled.

However, the feelings that come with the loss of control over one’s life can be overwhelming and require early intervention. Refugees do not decide which country is chosen for their resettlement, and integrating into a new culture without the proper resources or support can exacerbate mental health stressors. Additionally, the pre-existing layers of trauma can create roadblocks to successful integration.

Some of the stressors during post-migration and resettlement may the following:

Poverty and insecure housing
Lack of adequate transportation
Limitations on work and education
Culture shock and language barriers
Insecure immigration status and legal issues

Learn more on our blog (link in bio)

Since the mid-1980s, over 75,000 refugees arriving from all over the world–particularly South America, the Middle East, ...
06/19/2026

Since the mid-1980s, over 75,000 refugees arriving from all over the world–particularly South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia–have come to call the Granite State their home. You may be surprised to learn that there are many refugee families who have been resettled among the communities of the Monadnock Region.

Just as every survivor of displacement is a unique individual like you and I, so too are their stories and journeys in life, including their refugee experience and resettlement process. They are not looking to be “saved” by their new neighbors, employers, and social workers, but to be seen, understood, and assisted in their assimilation into the communities in which they’ve resettled. Some examples of community and family supports would be helping them to trace missing family members, assisted mourning ceremonies, non-formal education, parenting programs, women’s groups, youth clubs, and access to transportation and interpreters. And, of course, new friendships are (usually) welcomed, too!

Read more on the blog: TraumaResponsiveMonadnock.org

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