Connie’s House
In the mid-90’s, I discovered art as therapy when I was hospitalized for chronic and severe emotional symptoms that led to my diagnoses of bipolar, PTSD, and dissociative identity disorder. (DID)
I eventually became homeless due to the severity of my symptoms and have spent many years in trauma recovery. I turned to the internet for answers to my questions about my diagnoses, so I that is why I have chosen to publicly share my personal discoveries with others who are facing the rigors of long-term recovery.
Upon discovering Squidoo in 2007, I took the deep dive into learning web development. The lenses I built on Squidoo included Bible stories, craft tutorials, and my passion for helping those who are homeless.
In 2024, I began publicly debriefing my own recovery story in order to bring hope, comfort, and behind the scenes education to support others who are still struggling with the stigma that surrounds the need for behavioral health care.
The recovery strategies I used to turn my personal living space into an ACEs Recovery Zone has helped create a stable atmosphere for my trauma recovery work, so my goal for the content I create is to inspire and encourage others to learn to do the same.
HIGH ACE SCORES ARE COMMON AMONG THOSE WHO BECOME HOMELESS
ACEs Recovery Zone
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events in childhood that have the potential to create life-long health issues for those whose early childhood development is impacted by trauma, abuse, and/or neglect.
The top 10 most common ACEs were identified and defined by researchers in a study that took place in the mid 90’s at Kaiser-Permanente.
The ACEs and PCEs Quizzes
In Our Next Edition >>>
Discover WHY The American Church Needs To Learn About ACEs
ACEs Awareness & Trauma Recovery For The Household of Faith
Buckle Up, Buttercup!!
Some listeners may be uncomfortable with the intensity of emotions that are sometimes triggered as I discuss trauma related issues with you. I am working to build my own emotional resilience, and that’s the point!! As a nation, we need to be better equipped to provide trauma informed friendship for those who are working hard to face the memories of our ACEs.
I know it is difficult to watch the escalated emotions that are displayed when people are triggered by memories of childhood adversities, but seeing the dark side of trauma recovery is an education we cannot afford to turn away from.
These conversations are not for the faint of heart, but they are important for our national recovery, so buckle up, and join us for our sometimes emotionally charged and awkward conversations. You are welcome here... especially if you are on a recovery journey of your own, or provide support for those who are working in the trenches of trauma recovery.
An Invitation To Faith Leaders in Oklahoma
Moving Forward With Faith Initiative
LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN PROVIDE RECOVERY RESOURCES FOR YOUR FAITH COMMUNITY
“The Moving Forward With Faith Initiative is ODMHSAS’s commitment to including the voices of the faith based community in our efforts to reduce substance misuse and promote mental well-being for all Oklahomans.“
