Trauma doesn't just change what happened — it can change the story we tell ourselves about who we are. After surviving a propane explosion leaving me with burns over 40% on my body, I believed everything that defined me had been taken away. But over time, healing began when I stopped asking, "Why did this happen?" and started asking, "What story will I write next?" In this deeply personal article, I share the science of Post Traumatic Growth and offer valuable insights.

The Warrior Scar Jewelry Program at the World Burn Congress is a Post Traumatic Growth Experience hosted by the Healing Phoenix Arts Program

Many times, our fear is so strong that we cannot see beyond it to be able to experience what is on the other side.