One particular mom I've written about previously, deals with a very sensitive issue, one that affects a lot of moms in my community and all around the world. She blogs about "birth trauma" which ranges from physical to mental health issues and complications during pregnancy, child birth, and postpartum time periods. She has become a rock for women world wide, an advocate for the victims of Birth Trauma. Her name is Jenn, her website/blog is Momma Trauma. She knows all too well the emotions of PTSD, PPD, and birth trauma.
Below is an amazing project she is heading. I can not wait to start a local circle for the members of my community.
From Jenn:
The Project
What
are we planning that is so top-secret?
A global birth trauma sacred circle support network.
Why is this such a huge deal? This network will be the first of its kind dedicated to birth trauma and perinatal violence victims. It is a peer-to-peer network run for and by those who have walked the warpaths of birth trauma.
What will this network offer?
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Localized, in person sacred circle
support groups that will meet at least once a month
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Online forum for support, advocacy,
education and all aspects of birth trauma & perinatal violence.
·
A sacred circle support group via
phone conference for birth professionals, at least once a month.
·
Birth professionals available for
individualized support to fellow birth professionals.
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A growing bank of resources: local
and international
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Future opportunities to participate
in advocacy and education efforts
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All areas above will be growing as
time goes on!
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Local Organizers
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Regional Help
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Forum Administrators
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Advocacy & Outreach Team
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Education & Resources Team
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Translators
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Have an idea? Tell us!
While we understand there may be
medical and/or psychological issues at hand for any one of our community
members, we ask that everyone involved remember that this is not a
‘professional’ support group, rather a peer-to-peer space. While we may discuss
treatments within our own healing journeys, we understand that we cannot
diagnose nor can we suggest any one avenue of treatment over another. We
respect the autonomy of women to make their own informed decisions and in order
to make those decisions; we must have information for all sides free of
coercion. It is for this reason that we seek to offer a comprehensive resource
library for our community members, supporters and local organizers.
Spiritual
Disclaimer:
We are working to create
non-denominational, all-inclusive spaces, understanding that religion may come
into play in each community. We respect the beliefs of our community members
and know that the idea of “sacred space” can be created regardless of religious
affiliation.
“It is my opinion that if even one person comes to a
meeting, that is at least one
life changed for the better! I will always be there, even if only for that one.” – Momma Trauma
life changed for the better! I will always be there, even if only for that one.” – Momma Trauma
Head on over to Momma Trauma, click on Sacred Circles and get started. Volunteer, join the discussions, and find out more.
Great post!! I know that Jenn will appreciate you getting the word out about this and it will help a lot of people. You rock!
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