Quote by Andrew Slaby

“The healing process is best described as a spiral. Survivors go through the stages once, sometimes many times; sometimes in one order, sometimes in…

— Laura Hough

“Most survivors are cope-aholics, people who cope with whatever is thrown at them without reliance on others. They do not seek sympathy for their…

— Renee Fredrickson

“Most survivors tend to be the care-giver rather than the care-receiver. We tend to be good at being spouses and parents, anticipating our loved…

— Beverly Engel

“Being survivors signifies that we have recognized that we have been through a lot that should never have taken place and we now hope…

— Patricia Dsouza

“Survivors are often incredibly aware and perceptive. What was born of necessity becomes a response that is gentle and understanding.”

— Jeanne McElvaney

“Loss pushes us to difficult places where we have not been before. We often question whether or not we have the courage and stamina…

— Susan Barbara Apollon

“Always prepare ourselves for more difficult times. Always accept what we’re unable to change. Always manage our expectations. Always persevere. Always learn to love…

— Ryan Holiday

“In lieu of letting go of our trauma and rather than healing completely, in my experience, we learn how to carry it and there…

— L.M. Browning

One of the easiest human acts is also the most healing. Listening to someone. Simply listening. Not advising or coaching, but silently and fully…

— Margaret J. Wheatley

“Commit to the healing path and trust the process.”

— Rosenna Bakari

“Survivors often get to a point in recovery where they can predict the responses of the toxic person.”

— Shannon Thomas

“You must understand the pain and grief of losing someone is nothing more than a function of survival.”

— Steven Cooper