08/20/2026
GOOD MORNING FROM TPM!
Looking at the Grand Canyon now in its peaceful splendor, it’s hard to imagine what it went through for millions of years.
It’s the same way I feel when I meet someone who has been through unthinkable tragedy, yet they appear as a shining bright of light.
At the beginning of each school year, teachers are required to do a variety of trainings.
Have you ever heard of the ‘Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire for Adults? (ACE)
The ACE test evaluates a persons exposure to traumatic events, abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction before the age of 18.
The test is simple.
You give yourself a point any time you answer yes.
If you are curious, take the test.
Awareness of trauma is very important.
Some people do not understand how trauma plays in them.
I certainly didn’t until the last 5 years or so.
I’m blessed to have a lot of open and candid conversations with people about their challenges…
AND
I’ve found that every person from any walk of life has experienced trauma.
Some cultures, racial, and ethnic groups experience, or have experienced historical trauma.
This trauma is passed down to descendants from traumatic experiences.
Slavery and the Holocaust would be examples of historical trauma.
People have experienced various traumas across the globe for thousands of years.
How we face and handle our traumas makes a big difference in where we end up in life.
It is a massive responsibility to take care of our mental health.
I believe it is a collective, community responsibility to be vigilant and attentive to the mental health needs of those around us.
Once we experience trauma we can only hope that we are blessed with the resilience and resources to rebound from it.
I googled, ‘how do we move forward from trauma?’
“Healing from past trauma takes time, patience, and self-care. You can began to heal by working with a mental health professional, practicing grounding and mindfulness techniques, leaning on a trusted support system, and taking care of your physical body.”
Be aware of how you are feeling and get help now if you need it!
Look out for your friends, coworkers, and fellow strangers!
We all got LOVE and LIGHT in us…
Let it shine extra bright towards someone today!
GO WIN!!!

