Sexual Abuse Warriors

05/26/2026

“We all have the same 24 hours in a day.”

I used to hear that all the time.

And while technically it’s true, healing has taught me that time is not the only thing people need in order to grow.

Sometimes people don’t lack time.
Sometimes they lack:
• interest
• motivation
• emotional capacity
• direction
• peace
• healing

Not everyone spends their 24 hours the same because not everyone is mentally, emotionally, or spiritually in the same place.

The more I learn about trauma, emotional intelligence, habits, and healing, the more I realize that priorities and interests shape how we use our time.

The things we care about get our energy.
The things we prioritize get our consistency.

And once those two things align, time starts becoming more valuable.

That’s when growth becomes intentional.

Not accidental.

Healing really changes how you move through life.

What’s something you’ve started prioritizing differently as you’ve grown?

05/03/2026

🧠 Whether you’re rebuilding after trauma, learning how to take care of yourself on a budget, or just seeking a safe space to grow these classes are for YOU.

💰 Cost: $10 (Sliding scale available!)

🖊️ Register today
https://commed.spps.org/about/current-catalogs

Let’s walk this journey of healing, learning, and community TOGETHER 💙

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05/03/2026

Boundaries & Bracelets: Protecting Your Circle
✨ SECOND TIME AROUND don’t miss it this time! ✨

📍 J.J. Hill Community Education Center – Classroom 1201CE
📅 Tuesday, May 13th
🕔 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💲 Cost: $10 (Sliding scale available no one turned away!)

✨ Join us for a powerful and creative class where we explore boundaries what they are, why they matter, and how to actually set them.

As we have real conversations around healing, we’ll also create bracelets that represent protection, strength, and the circle you choose to keep.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly — bring the kids!

🖊️ Register now

https://commed.spps.org/about/current-catalogs

📣 Let’s protect our circles and empower our community together.


 
 
 
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05/03/2026

🎶 Songwriting & Emotions
Turning Feelings Into Voice
🗓 May 7th | 6:30–8:30PM
📍 J.J. Hill Community Ed
💲 $10 (sliding scale)
✨ Special Guest Included
No experience needed
Just bring your voice 💛

Some feelings don’t come out in conversation…
they come out in music.

This class is a space to:
🎶 Turn emotions into lyrics, poetry, or spoken word
💛 Express what you’ve been holding in
🤝 Connect in a safe, supportive community

No musical background needed.
No pressure to share. Just show up.
✨ Featuring a special guest
✨ Trauma-informed + beginner-friendly

👉 Register through Community Education

https://commed.spps.org/about/current-catalogs

Your voice matters even if you’re still learning how to hear it.

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04/20/2026

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03/12/2026

✨ Tuesday Night at J.J. Hill – Braids, Self-Care & Self-Love ✨

Tuesday evening at the J.J. Hill Community Center was such a beautiful experience for everyone involved. We had an amazing time learning, connecting, and supporting one another.

By the end of the class, each participant walked away with the knowledge of at least 2–3 protective braiding styles, along with important tips on maintaining a healthy scalp and properly hydrated hair.
But this class was about more than braiding.

We also had meaningful conversations about the balance between self-care and self-love understanding that taking care of yourself physically is important, but learning to value yourself and protect your peace is just as essential.

It was incredible to see those who already had some experience with braiding step up and share their knowledge with others. The room quickly turned into a space where people were teaching, learning, encouraging, and supporting each other.

Thank you to everyone who showed up with vulnerability, effort, and a willingness to learn.

And a special thank you to Aveda for donating 10 mannequins. A few participants even barrowed one to take them home, practice their new skills, and continue growing. Because of this generosity, we’ll be able to continue offering this class in the future.

These conversations, support, spaces are important, and sometimes difficult but when we come together with the right tools, resources, and support, we can truly equip survivors, educate communities, and empower individuals.

Together, we REACH. 💛

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03/10/2026

✨ Class Reminder – Tonight at J.J. Hill! ✨

We are so excited for tonight’s Braids, Self-Care & Self-Love class at J.J. Hill Community Center!

Tonight we’ll be learning about protective braiding styles while also diving into the importance of self-care, confidence, and showing ourselves love. This space is about more than hair it’s about connection, culture, and healing together.

💛 Come learn
💛 Come connect
💛 Come grow
🕡 Tonight | 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 J.J. Hill Community Center

⚠️ Reminder: There will be NO Bright Futures youth group this week due to Spring Break. We hope everyone enjoys their break and we will see our youth warriors next session!

We can’t wait to see everyone tonight! 💫

03/10/2026

Healthy, honest, and open conversation create room for growth ❤️.

Good job Dad!

03/10/2026

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Putting feelings into words does more than help you reflect. Brain imaging research shows it can shift activity inside emotional circuits.

The amygdala is often described as the brain’s threat detector. It helps you quickly respond to stress and uncertainty. When emotions feel intense or overwhelming, this region can become more active.

Studies using brain scans have found that labeling emotions — even briefly — is associated with reduced amygdala activity and increased engagement of the prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex supports planning, reasoning, and self-regulation. In simple terms, writing about emotions appears to shift processing from automatic emotional reactivity toward more deliberate control.

Expressive writing research, including randomized controlled trials, suggests that structured emotional writing can reduce rumination and improve psychological well-being over time. When experiences are translated into language, the brain organizes them differently. What felt chaotic becomes structured, stored, and easier to reflect on.

This does not mean writing erases stress. It means the act of labeling feelings recruits regulatory networks that help the brain process emotional information more efficiently.

Even brief writing sessions have been linked to measurable changes in emotional processing patterns.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology; Mindfulness (Springer)

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personal concerns.

03/06/2026

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