All TSN Posts
These are all the current TSN posts of all categories:
- Kathleen’s Story
The word “trauma” literally means wound, shock, or injury. So, okay, according to that definition, my “incident” definitely qualifies as trauma. Maybe someday I will believe that it was “traumatic,” but as of now I just don’t think it was that bad. The quality of care and compassion that I experienced far exceeded any long-lasting emotional ... - Deborah’s Story
We have a blessing of being a survivor. We obviously had a Purpose. Sometimes after a Trauma we no longer can look backwards, which is difficult because who we where often defines us. BUT we now have the ability to turn the page and redefine WHO you are and start a new chapter. Life surprises ... - Stress Awareness Month 2025
After an injury, stress can become part of your life. Stress related to health issues during recovery. Stress related to financial commitments or loss of wages. Stress from managing relationships and expectations from family, friends, or partners. Stress can easily become overwhelming or chronic, negatively impacting your physical health. In fact, stress can negatively ... - Limb Loss Awareness Month 2025Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month takes place in April to ‘celebrate resilience, share experience, and raise awareness’ across the country and world who have limb loss or limb difference. The awareness month is hosted by the Amputee Coalition and we are promoting it to raise awareness and support our amputee survivors! Did ...
- What is Depression? (video)
Video shared by Anxiety & Depression Association of America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18qcsQqC9bQ The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), a non-profit organization, leads in education, training, and research for anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, and co-occurring disorders. ADAA also provides free evidence-based mental health information and resources to the public. - Why We RaceThe Trauma Survivors Network is proud to host the Race to Rebuild, a virtual run/walk/ride/roll to the distance of your choice to raise awareness of Trauma Survivors and their journey to recovery. Trauma Survivors Network programs across the country choose to participate in the Race to Rebuild by building teams and hosting events. Some of ...
- Wayne’s Story
On December 2, 2019, I was on my way to work and was in a near fatal head on collision. I was flown by PHI Air Medical to Parkland Dallas. The first 48 hours were critical to my survival. The helicopter had blood plasma on board which aided in saving my life. In the days and ... - Still Disoriented (Essay)
Still Disoriented By Pete AnzianoHusband, Father, Adventurous Spirit, Advocate for Intentional Living, and Trauma Survivor I woke up still disoriented, the dim morning light filtering through heavy curtains. Beyond the walls, San Francisco hummed, alive with early sounds—a city stretching awake, distant seagulls, a murmur of traffic that felt like a heartbeat. The house was silent; my ... - Spinal Cord Injury Research Advocacy Course
Shared by National American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium (NASCIC) NASCIC is offering a free online course to increase knowledge of the research process so that individuals with SCI and caregivers feel prepared to serve as research advocates. Go to the Course The goal of the course is to empower people with lived experience to serve as ... - Dysthymia Shouldn’t be a ‘Way of Life’: How the Low-Grade Depression is Diagnosed & Treated
Article shared by Anxiety & Depression Association of America For people who suffer from dysthymia, it often feels to them – and sometimes to their friends and loved ones – like it’s just who they are. Not that they are depressing, negative, glass-half-empty-thinking types but that something is not quite right with the way they consistently ...