“Child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, hate crimes, war crimes, genocide, and all other forms of interpersonal violence flourish in a culture of silence and shame.” — Michelle Stevens Copy Share Image
“My job as a therapist is to help victims of trauma understand that they are not to blame. They are not responsible for the bad things that happened to them as children, nor are they responsible for the personal problems that developed as a result. What they are responsible for is fixing those problems. This can only be done by… — Michelle Stevens Copy Share
“I don’t know why I’m so lucky, but I am overwhelmed every day by the beautiful life I am blessed to live. I pray… — Michelle Stevens Copy Share Image
“Personally and professionally, it’s been my experience that suicidal people very much want to live. What they don’t want is to be in pain.… — Michelle Stevens Copy Share Image
“Most kids who don't feel enough love and nurturance carry around this kind of inner rage- a rage that often lasts throughout adulthood. The… — Michelle Stevens Copy Share Image
“I selected a research method called autoethnography. It allows someone to study their own story within a cultural context like, say, a child living… — Michelle Stevens Copy Share Image
“All my life, I’d been trying to heal by focusing on me, me, me. But it turns out that true joy comes from helping… — Michelle Stevens Copy Share Image
“Child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, hate crimes, war crimes, genocide, and all other forms of interpersonal violence flourish in a culture of silence… — Michelle Stevens Copy Share Image
“Enjoy life by embracing the sadness as well as the happiness. It's all a part of being on this earth." ~ Mrs. Pinkerton” — Michelle Stevens Copy Share Image
