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04/10/2026

Seasonal changes can quietly (or not so quietly) shift our sleep, energy, and mood. Giving yourself grace during seasonal transitions isn’t weakness, it’s care. Small, gentle rhythms can help you find steadiness again.

04/09/2026

Spring brings changes in light and rhythm that can impact mood, especially for sensitive systems. If you notice shifts in mood, sleep, or energy this time of year, it makes sense. There are ways to create steadiness.

04/02/2026

Before, an enclosure wall was in place between Professor Puffy and Princess. Sometimes distance, boundaries, and separation can be loving. Sometimes love looks like reconciliation. "Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres." 1 Cor 13:7

Now, the enclosure wall has been taken down, and they’re together. Princess, his patient and loving mom, guides him gently. Puffy, curious, and full of mischief, learns what it means to honor his mother despite their challenging history. Their reunion is more than cuteness. It's a tangible reminder of love.

On Maundy Thursday, we remember Jesus' command to “Love one another.” Love isn’t just a feeling. “Love is patient, love is kind, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” 1 Cor 13:4-5

Today, let’s each reach out and show love in a small way: whether it’s a kind word, a short message, or a thoughtful gesture for someone who needs it.

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

This graphic was created by Hope Survives - Brain Injury Support Group

Life after brain injury can feel like you're living in a different body.

One that gets tired faster. One that doesn’t always find the right words. One that reacts differently to noise, light, and even stress.

And it can be disorienting because you remember how things used to feel.

The fatigue that doesn’t match your motivation. The way thoughts slip away mid-sentence. The overwhelm from things that once felt manageable.

If this is part of your experience, you’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.

A brain injury can change how the brain processes and responds, but it doesn't take away your worth, your intelligence, or your identity. It just means your system is working differently now, often using more energy to do everyday things.

There’s grief in your new normal and also resilience.

Moving slower, resting more, and asking for support is not a failure. It’s you learning how to live in a body that has different needs.

Be gentle with yourself today.

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03/30/2026

Hope Survives Virtual Concert 🎵 🎶
March 31st, 2026 at 6 pm CST
Free to Attend | Optional Giving
Featuring Cristabelle Braden and Guests

Helping keep Hope Survives' spaces accessible & pressure-free Thank you for considering a gift to Hope Survives.An Evening to Be Here is a virtual concert closing Brain Injury Awareness Month 2026, designed to be accessible & welcoming for people impacted by brain injury and their loved ones...

03/28/2026

Spring can feel both renewing and destabilizing. If you’re a mom in Wisconsin living with bipolar disorder or depression, this short read offers 5 practical rhythm-stabilizing steps to help you navigate seasonal shifts and protect your mood.

Read more: https://wix.to/oaVd3Wg

Have you ever felt like your internal clock gets out of balance with the arrival of spring? If you live with mood challenges like depression and bipolar disorder, you may be sensing into a seasonal reality. The transition into spring can trigger mood disorders in those who are biologically vulnerabl...

03/20/2026

A Scripture reminder on your weary days, featuring Pumpkin 🐾 😻

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03/05/2026

Have you ever wondered why your body holds onto stress long after a difficult experience has passed?

The memory of trauma is often written into our nervous system, keeping us in a state of high alert even when we are safe. This can show up as anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional reactivity, or a feeling of being shut down. These responses are not signs of weakness. They are your body's way of trying to protect you.

In our latest blog post, we explore how trauma impacts the nervous system, why your body's survival responses make biological sense, and how understanding these patterns can support greater self-compassion and resilience. Knowledge is a powerful first step on the path toward healing. We invite you to read the full post and begin to make sense of what your body has been carrying.

Read the full blog post here https://www.healandnurture.com/post/how-trauma-impacts-the-nervous-system-trauma-safety-and-regulation

If you are experiencing ongoing trauma-related symptoms, please know that you are not alone and support is available. Reach out to a licensed mental health professional to explore your next steps.

03/03/2026

This graphic was created by Hope Survives - Brain Injury Support Group.

As someone with lived experience of TBI, this cause is deeply personal to me. Grateful for the work they do supporting survivors, caregivers, and families.

02/24/2026

Trauma isn’t weakness.

It’s a wound in the nervous system.

Healing doesn’t start with behavior change.

It starts with regulation.

If this resonated, I unpack it more in my latest blog:

https://www.healandnurture.com/post/how-trauma-impacts-the-nervous-system-trauma-safety-and-regulation

02/20/2026

How trauma gets written into the nervous system — and how safety and regulation are restored.

In this brief explainer and video, Lena Harrison, LPC-IT, walks through how survival responses become patterned in the body and how nervous system regulation can shift over time through simple, evidence-informed practices.

Learn more here: https://wix.to/O4TN9JO