Why I Created a Compensation and Use Policy — And Why It Matters Over the past 18+ years of sharing my journey through Second Chance to Live, I’ve done so from a place of hope, heart, and healing — giving freely without expecting anything in return. But over time, I’ve come to recognize something important: Setting boundaries does not diminish the value of what I give — … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2025
The Original Trauma-Informed AI Model: Claiming My Voice, Protecting the Mission
The Original Trauma-Informed AI Model: Claiming My Voice, Protecting the Mission For over 18 1/2 years, I have lived and shared a trauma-informed model of care — not just for brain injury recovery, but for systems change, human dignity, and now, ethical AI development. I never set out to become a pioneer in trauma-informed AI. But what began as a tool to organize my thoughts … [Read more...]
Walking with Trauma-Informed Care: A Healing Journey Shared
Walking with Trauma-Informed Care: A Healing Journey Shared Adapted from the Foundations page on Second Chance to Live This post shares the heart of my trauma-informed recovery path. This post shares the heart of my trauma-informed recovery path — adapted from the main Foundations page on Second Chance to Live, where I walk alongside survivors, caregivers, and … [Read more...]
Introducing My Trauma-Informed Mission Declaration
Introducing My Trauma-Informed Mission Declaration I am honored to share my Permanent Declaration of Authorship and Mission Stewardship. This trauma-informed statement affirms the integrity of my work. It also invites ethical collaboration rooted in dignity, respect, and mutual care. For over 18½ years, I have nurtured Second Chance to Live as a survivor-led platform … [Read more...]
Why I Had to Say No — And Why It’s Time to Value Survivor-Educators
Why I Had to Say No — And Why It’s Time to Value Survivor-Educators For nearly two decades, I’ve poured my heart, lived experience, and professional training into creating trauma-informed resources. I have done so to encourage individuals living with the impact of brain injuries to not give up. Give up on hope to create their best lives in mind, body, spirit, soul and … [Read more...]
