Dear Readers,

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Stress Awareness Month among many other important recognition holidays.

Our Prosecutor POV contributor Kathryn Marsh brings us a story all too common for SAAM. How do we define sexual assault and what to do if you think you’ve become a victim?

Randall Hansen, Author and April’s contributor, shares Breath Work Basics for Healing and how breathing exercises can relieve stress.

Childhood emotional neglect is one of the most common micro-traumas that can be passed down from parent to child, if not addressed. Parenting POV contributor Tina Hamilton breaks down childhood emotional neglect and how we can help ourselves and our children.

Jennifer Chesak, our Psychedelics contributor, discusses generational trauma and the need for empathy and how psychedelics can assist.

Kendra Petty, Author and this month’s contributor, shares her personal story of complex trauma and resilience with her piece, “I Cannot Believe I’m Not Dead.”

Trauma Educator Karen Gross brings us a fun activity about Art for Thought: breaking down cliches and idioms.

As in every issue, we have our monthly AIM Playlist focused on Alpha Brain Waves Music to calm stress along with my picks for children and adult books about mental health and celebrating women. Plus, check out Joy Larkin’s Twin Flame Reading to see what’s in store for you this April.

Happy Reading!