Tag: Cendie Stanford

• We’re Not Broken – The System Is

  

  “Healing isn’t just about surviving the past—it’s about building the future. And I refuse to let my past be the thing that steals my future away.” I am a trauma survivor, a mother, and an advocate. And like so many others carrying the weight of early adversity, I have spent years trying to heal in…

  jessicawoodville

  May 20, 2025

  Adverse Childhood Experiences, Advocacy, Survival and Healing

  Adverse Childhood Experiences, Cendie Stanford, cptsd, healing, medical gaslighting, mental health, ptsd, survival, therapy, toxic stress, trauma, Trauma in Healthcare, trauma informed, trauma recovery

• Cendie Stanford’s TED Talk on ACEs: A Wake-Up Call We Can’t Ignore

  

  Cendie Stanford’s TED Talk on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) powerfully highlights the lasting impact of childhood trauma on adulthood. She emphasizes the prevalence of ACEs, the necessity for awareness, and the importance of trauma-informed care. Healing is possible through community support and understanding, advocating for change in how we discuss and address trauma.

  jessicawoodville

  March 20, 2025

  Adverse Childhood Experiences, Advocacy, Survival and Healing

  ACEs Matter, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Advocacy, be the change, Cendie Stanford, cptsd, healing, mental health, mentor, motivation, motivator, ptsd, research, resilience, systemic issues, Ted Talk, trauma, trauma informed care, trauma recovery, trauma talk

• 30 Seconds of Courage

  

  Jessica Woodville’s memoir, “Smoking in Garages: A Survivor’s Story of Trauma and Resilience,” explores the power of sharing one’s truth to combat trauma. She emphasizes how small acts of courage can lead to healing and urges others to confront their pain, highlighting the need for systemic change to support childhood trauma survivors.

  jessicawoodville

  March 19, 2025

  Adverse Childhood Experiences, Advocacy, Personal Essays, Survival and Healing

  30 seconds of bravery, abuse, addiction, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Cendie Stanford, cptsd, domestic violence, dv, healing, Jessica Woodville, memoir, Memoir Writing, mental health, ptsd, resilience, silence, survival, trauma, trauma recovery, Troubled Teen Industry, writing