Trigger Warning: This email references childhood sexual abuse and trauma.

Adina* is a 21-year-old college student living at home with her parents and younger siblings. From the outside, her life may have looked steady. But for years, she had been carrying the effects of childhood sexual abuse on her own.

As time went on, the weight of that trauma became harder to contain. What had been buried for so long began showing up more intensely in her day-to-day life. The PTSD symptoms she was experiencing felt overwhelming, disorienting, and increasingly difficult to manage alone.

Recently, Adina reached a point of crisis and was briefly hospitalized. But leaving the hospital did not mean she felt okay. She was still scared, still overwhelmed, and still unsure what to do next. The recommendations in front of her felt daunting, and the pressure of having to make the "right" decision only added to the fear. She did not just need a list of options. She needed help understanding what those options meant, and support in figuring out where to begin.

Through a friend, Adina heard about Amudim and reached out.

What she needed most in that moment was not to be pushed - it was to feel understood, supported, and less alone. Our case manager helped her slow things down, make sense of what she was facing, and begin looking at next steps in a way that felt manageable. Together, they talked through different levels of care and what kind of support would best meet her where she was.

Adina was connected with a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), giving her access to structured support for her PTSD while allowing her to remain connected to home. She was also connected with a support group for women who have experienced sexual abuse - a space where she could begin to feel less isolated and more understood. In addition, she was able to apply for a leave of absence from college so she could give her full attention to healing without the pressure of trying to keep everything else going.

Today, Adina is actively engaged in treatment. Her healing is still unfolding, but she is no longer trying to navigate it by herself. With support in place and a clearer path forward, she is taking meaningful steps toward greater safety, stability, and hope.

If you or someone you know is struggling, Amudim is here to help.

*Names and details have been changed to protect privacy.