This week Erin had a powerful conversation with her friend, IYCSM family member, and co-Founder/Board Chair of Robin's Hope, an organization that helps adults overcome traumatic life events and toxic stress through building hope, resilience and social connection. Heather Pate is a registered peer recovery specialist who has faced multiple traumatic experiences throughout life which have affected her in numerous ways. She has found that being in a safe and supportive environment has helped her a great deal. She hopes to pass on tools that have helped as she comes alongside others on their healing journeys.

For more information about Robin's Hope https://robinshope.com/

For more information on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) https://www.acesaware.org/screen/screening-for-adverse-childhood-experiences/