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Emily shares her emotional journey preparing to speak at Saint Mary's SARC Annual Conference about reaching unreached survivors and bridging the gap in trauma support.

Healing from trauma is a journey that no one should have to navigate alone. As renowned trauma psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk highlights in his seminal work, "The Body Keeps the Score," the most critical factor in healing from trauma is the strength of the community that supports the survivor. For many survivors of sexual abuse, this can seem impossible. Family and friends might turn away, and the deeply personal nature of trauma can make sharing with others daunting. Howev