If nurtured and guided, an ability and a new awareness can arise after a medical event and can enrich one’s life in profound ways. As part of this initiative, we will share stories that will help people strive to see beyond what may have been lost, to what is possible.
The Post Traumatic Growth Initiative
Mustafa Rfat Interview: The intersection of being a refugee with a disability
Mustafa Rfat, shares with us his powerful journey as a refugee living with a disability. Through the dual trauma came an opportunity for connection, friendship and advocacy. He welcomes us with new eyes to see both the challenges and the full potential that is part of the larger human story.
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Whether it is a grand story of many years experience, or a small anecdote, we’d love to hear your story of healing or recovery.
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