Uvalde Together Resiliency Center

09/27/2026

So proud of you Virginia and all your achievements! I miss your pretty face! 🤗

Excelsior alum and Fielding doctoral candidate Virginia A. Cruse has spent her career serving where the stakes are highest, from military intelligence and combat zones to veterans in crisis and communities recovering from trauma.

09/18/2026

Actions, the way we live, are shaped by the way we believe. Many of us believe lies about ourselves that are shaped by pain, shame, trauma, or failure.

These beliefs can convince us that change is not possible, that they are beyond hope, or that we must hide who we really are. The truth is, change is possible. But first, we need to change the way we believe.

Which lie(s) are you believing today?

09/15/2026

Your body can detect potential threats before the thinking part of the brain has fully evaluated what is happening. That's why your body can begin responding before your mind has admitted there is danger.

Before you admit it mentally, your body responds; your heart rate increases, your muscles become tense, you become defensive, you feel irritated. Your body knows.

This is why healing is more than simply “thinking differently.” It involves learning to recognizing your body's reactions. Learning ways of slowing down your reactions, and creating space to understand what your body is reacting to.

09/11/2026

You may think that emotional safety depended on staying quiet, appearing strong, keeping others comfortable, or hiding what you truly feel. These responses were often ways of protecting yourself in an environment where there was little room for showing honest emotion. But patterns that once helped you cope can challenge you as an adult, making it difficult to identify what you really feel, communicate your needs, or receive comfort from those who love you.

You may have learned to hide what you feel, but you do not have to keep navigating it alone. We are here to help.

09/10/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness, break the stigma, and share vital mental health resources.

What can you do?

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09/08/2026

Learning to enjoy life again after trauma is a sign of healing.

09/03/2026

A different look at past challenges can produce new solutions. It's not easy, but it is doable. Here is a short read to encourage you on your journey.

  Looking out a plane window, the clouds below look like a solid, endless playground—a pure white blanket strong enough to walk on. But we k...

08/29/2026

Give yourself permission...

You Don't Need Permission, But Here It Is

If no one has told you lately...

It's okay to have bad days.
It's okay to need support.
It's okay to outgrow the coping strategies that once helped you survive.
It's okay to take small steps instead of giant leaps.
It's okay to start over as many times as you need to.

You don't have to do everything perfectly to be making progress.
Every time you choose compassion over self-criticism...
Every time you ask for help...
Every time you keep going after a difficult day...

You're building a life that's bigger than what happened to you.

08/27/2026

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Don't judge yourself by the pace you're going, celebrate the direction you have chosen!
Keep going!