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   UPLIFT: A monthly ASCA newsletter of thriving and inspiration. Exclusively from The 

                            Morris Center for Healing from Child Abuse.   



                                                                                                                                               



                                                                                      NOVEMBER 2016   



                                                                                                                         



Featuring positive, uplifting information exclusively from The Morris Center for Healing 

                                              from Child Abuse. 



                                                 UPLIFT  



             In this issue we feature original photography, uplifting words of 

       encouragement and a glimpse into how one survivor celebrated a recent 

                          American Holiday. We hope you'll be uplifted. 


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                          Thanksgiving Morning, 2016 

                          Original photography by an  

                          Adult Survivor of Child Abuse 



      Politics, seasons and even my body weight: Everything changes 



  When situations in life are undesirable, make a list of desirable 

  possible situations. As an abused kid, my list said that I wanted 

     my own phone line and place to live. As an adult, I've made 

 various other similar lists, also keeping them somewhere visible I 

     would see everyday. I felt inspired and empowered to see 

my dreams on paper. You're still alive to make a real reality out of 

 your dreams. No one else creates your list, so make one for you. 

 Your dreams are more likely to become reality if you are clear on 

                                     them. 



  


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                      Thanksgiving Morning, 2016 

                   original photography by an Adult 

                         Survivor of Child Abuse 



     



  CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS: How one ASCA participant gives back 



                       Evening Bicycle Ride in San Francisco, CA 


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    For the Thanksgiving holiday, I drove +160 miles to volunteer for 

Project Open Hand. I helped prepare and serve meals with love, to San 

  Francisco's critically ill and elderly. I met some awesome people and 

made great memories that will help shape my lifetime. Please enjoy the 

                       photos from my experience.  



                      The dining hall as empty tables 

                               slowly filled up 


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The dining hall filled with those I 

           would meet.  



    I helped serve Wild Rice, 

    Turkey, Carrots, Coleslaw 

      and even Pumpkin Pie. 

     Nutritious and delicious. 


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                              These handmade 

                             cards were created 

                             by other Volunteers 

                              and placed at the 

                                center of every 

                                    table.  



 "Like many adult survivors of child abuse, I am often alone during the 

Holidays. I decided I can make a difference regardless of my past. Even 

for one day, I brightened the hearts of others. This brightened my heart 

                                  in return." 



                           DO GOOD THINGS 



  BE GOOD TO YOURSELF and others 



  REWARD YOURSELF for your hopes and accomplishments 


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YOU ARE AMAZING exactly as you are, at this very moment 



CELEBRATE you have the right to be who you want to be 

  



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