YES, there is hope! Oprah Winfrey has been very open about the physical, psychological and sexual abuse she encountered for years as a child, yet she learned to overcome, leaned on teachers and others outside her family, and became perhaps one of the most successful women in the world. She is not alone. Many, many survivor stories carry a similar message: one caring and supportive person can make all the difference in helping a child overcome the extensive negative effects of childhood trauma. There IS hope! With work, traumas can be overcome. Individuals and generations can move beyond the trauma to lead productive lives.
