Healing Bridges

10/20/2025

10/20/2025

10/20/2025

We often expect healing to be a straight line toward relief. But in reality it often begins with a breaking.

When your trauma first happened, your body did what it had to do to keep you alive. It shut down, numbed out, stored the pain away. It didn't have the capacity to feel it all back then.

In healing, that capacity starts to grow. And suddenly, the grief, rage, and longing that were locked away start to move through you. This can feel like falling apart but it's actually your nervous system doing what it couldn't do before: processing what's authentic without collapsing.

Messy doesn't mean wrong. Overwhelming doesn't mean you're going backwards.
It often means your body has now more capacity to hold what was once unholdable.

If you're in this part of your healing right now, where the old patterns are cracking and the feelings are raw, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Join our trauma-informed Peer Support Chat Group today and connect with others who truly understand the journey of trauma recovery.

Facilitated by trained peer support specialists with lived experience, this supportive and compassionate space offers recovering survivors understanding, encouragement, and hope, all day, every day.

To learn more and register, visit https://cptsdfoundation.org/peer-support-chat-group/

09/18/2025

PTSD AND COMPLEX PTSD (C-PTSD) are very common after narc abuse. In my own life, every survivor has one of these to some degree....some worse than others. Read this list. This is what narcs do to innocent people. If you have any or several of these symptoms, it will help you to seek professional help with a therapist experienced in treating PTSD and C-PTSD.

09/18/2025

The 12 hours of giving start NOW! 🎉 Time to show support for our local charities at www.wccfgives.org! 💚💙

09/17/2025

October 28 is designated to honor all the brave men and women who we call upon for an emergency. Please share this great initiative below with any first responders that you know!! It's time that we do something to help those who give of themselves every day.

09/15/2025

*Update* Because of your generosity, we’ve reached our goal for pillows! We’re so grateful for this community that always steps up to meet needs big and small. 🎉 Thank you! 🎉

🛏️ Fulfill a Need Friday 🛏️

A good night’s sleep can make all the difference for someone who is rebuilding their life. One simple item that many of us take for granted is a fresh, comfortable pillow.

You can help meet this need by donating:
🟦 New pillows (in packaging)

Donations can be sent directly using our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ZJSHNTDOIYA?ref_=wl_share
Or they can be dropped off at our Outreach Center, at 84 West Wheeling St. Washington, PA 15301
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM.

Thank you for helping provide comfort and care for our residents. 💙

09/08/2025

📣 Attention 2025 WCCF Gives Donors and Charities!

The Check Contribution Form is now available!

Early giving by check is a great way to support your favorite nonprofits and help them start strong. Thank you for being part of WCCF Gives. Together, we’re building a stronger Washington County! 🌟

📄 Download the 2025 Check Contribution Form at: https://www.wccfgives.org/

09/08/2025

So true. Love that we have great staff and supervisors at Healing Bridges!!!