Almost everything is multisided – including the occurrences that give us pain. So, we asked some of the most enlightened folks in the community to share how they have harnessed their pain to help rather than hurt them.
Allison Ernst
This journey began as I emerged from my own path of healing and transformation. ‘To prevail’ means to overcome against all odds—and that became our foundational value because I’ve lived it. Through navigating my own obstacles and challenges, I discovered that true strength comes not from avoiding difficulties, but from moving through them with purpose. Read more>>
Veronica Silva
I stopped hiding my pain when I realized silence was keeping me stuck in the very cycles I was trying to break. For a long time, I wore strength like armor, but inside, I was carrying generations of unspoken wounds. The turning point came when I became a mother. I knew I couldn’t pass that weight onto my children. Read more>>
Tamara Leigh
I don’t know that it’s necessarily hiding it but more so finding a voice for it. I think it’s a lifelong journey. Being Black in this country. Being Queer or Trans brings so much challenge, discrimination and just completely unjustified hatred. When your life is built on the intersection of multiple strategically marginalized communities- alot of pain comes with that. Read more>>
