Still Standing With Valerie Silveira

Valerie and Sean's journey through trauma is a testament to resilience and courage. As they navigate the lingering effects of their shared experience, they demonstrate the power of vulnerability and connection in healing. In their candid discussion, they open up about their struggles and triumphs, offering a glimpse into the complexity of trauma and the various ways it can manifest in their lives. Valerie and Sean create a space for understanding and empathy through their honesty and willingness to share their story. They show that trauma is not a singular event but a journey of healing and growth, filled with challenges and moments of strength. Having lived through a fifteen-year addiction with Jamie (Valerie's daughter and Sean's sister), the trauma of her being a victim of a near-fatal gunshot wound when she was eighteen, and ultimately her murder, they have learned more than they ever wanted to about the devastating impact of trauma and the courage we all have to rise and overcome. Their story reminds