At 26 years old, Dina* felt exhausted from fighting a battle no one else could see.

She had experienced sexual abuse as a teen, and while she had worked hard to move forward, the trauma continued to affect nearly every part of her life. She was in therapy and trying her best to manage, but things had become more difficult.

Dina struggled just to wake up in the morning, get to work and function normally. Some days she left early. Other days she could not bring herself to go in. She slowly stopped recognizing herself. The dependable and capable person she once knew felt distant.
Eventually, those around her began noticing the changes. Dina’s employer expressed concern and suggested that her workload no longer seemed sustainable.

Dina was frightened by how much her trauma was interfering with her ability to function. Deep down, she believed she could get back on her feet, but she knew she needed additional support to help her get there.

During their initial conversation, our case manager listened and provided validation and reassurance as Dina shared her fear and frustration. The case manager normalized the emotional impact trauma can continue to have years later and reminded Dina that healing is not linear and that she was not alone in her struggle.

They explored practical steps and additional layers of support that could help stabilize Dina emotionally and help her regain confidence. The case manager recommended an outpatient treatment program to provide more intensive therapeutic support, along with group resources where Dina could connect with others facing similar challenges.

Her case manager also encouraged Dina to not lose sight of activities that brought her comfort and grounding, including exercise and music, helping her recognize that healing could also come through reconnecting with parts of herself that trauma had overshadowed.

Today, Dina has completed her outpatient treatment program and continues to work with her therapist while participating in a weekly support group. While her journey is still ongoing, Dina feels stronger and hopeful about her future.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Amudim is just a phone call away and here to help.