WE'VE SURVIVED REALLY HARD THINGS! In fact, we've survived all of our worst days. Some of the ways we dealt with our painful situations might not have been healthy. They served us then, but as we grow and heal, unhealthy coping like using substances that numb the pain, over-shopping, eating too much (or too little), superficial relationships, etc., don't serve us. We can replace our unhealthy coping with healthy coping strategies, and this episode is all about how we can do that. When we have a strategy ahead of time, we can ready to effectively deal with the challenges of life. The key is having your go-to strategies in place BEFORE difficulties arise. We know how to survive so we'll get through whatever we have to face! Let's be sure to do it in healthy ways that don't set back all the progress we've made. Successful Survivors podcast is by and for survivors of childhood trauma (abandonment, neglect, chaos, dysfunction, abuse, trafficking or any other cause of trauma). It's real, raw and funny--like us. All hosts and guests are survivors of childhood trauma. If that's you, WE ARE YOUR TRIBE, and you are safe here. We come from every background, culture, race, ethnicity, age group, etc., so we don't agree on everything. (It would be pretty boring if we did!) Survivors do better in life when we're connected. We push through troubles, we persevere, and we get through hard times--usually with a few laughs. To contact us go to https://www.successfulsurvivors.org/join. There's no cost or obligation to join--just purpose, meaning and connection. Here's how to contact our hosts: Rhonda Sciortino www.rhonda.org Amber Jewell, LMSW www.amberjewell.org Leigh Esau www.fostercarecloset.org Diana Moshier www.iamdianamoshier.com Chris Chmielewski www.fosterfocusmag.com Dawn Windle www.facebook.com/dawn.windle