“Calming in Chaos” by Lisa Cuss
One resource to help move you out of this place of feeling out of control is a 5 Senses Grounding Activity that can take 30 seconds or longer. This activity helps you connect your brain and your body so that you can begin to make sense of things and feel more connected within yourself.
A Message from a Former Foster Youth
My name is Annika, and like you, I am no stranger to the experience of surviving the foster care system. I spent 5 years within the system before aging out – left with little to no resources, too many years of trauma, and complete confusion when it came to my worth as a person.