We call it a magazine, but Reunion is intended to be so much more. It was born from a need and desire among our program participants, practitioners and partners, for a community that collectively turns towards the issues of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. Our participants and supporters alike were searching for a way to stay connected to Joyful Heart. And we were looking for a way to stay connected to our joyful community. All of us were looking for a kind of… Reunion.
Our goal for the publication is ambitious, but so is the work of healing. In many ways, we hope that Reunion will be a comprehensive program of its own. Each issue will focus on a message of healing. We will feature a survivor's path to joy and aim to engage readers in three ways that mirror our mission: helping survivors and practitioners heal from trauma with thoughtful self-care; educating our supporters and partners about issues important to our cause; and empowering the wider community with ways to work together to help end the cycle of violence and abuse.
We invite you to reconnect with your joyful potential. Welcome to our Reunion.
Issue No. 01
Inside this issue:
Kara's Story
One Joyful Heart retreat participant shares her journey of healing and rediscovery
Yoga & Healing
An ancient practice for 21st century recovery
A Hero for the Cause
Liz Claiborne Inc.'s Jane Randel talks teens, dating violence and how to change the world
The Joyful Revolution
A look back at the 2009 Joyful Heart Foundation Gala and the launch of our Joyful Revolution
..and much more.
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