Trauma doesn't discriminate. Whether physical or psychological, it can disrupt lives and leave us feeling isolated in our suffering. But what if our darkest experiences could become a bridge to helping others?
Seantae Jackson never expected to become an advocate for trauma survivors. Then came the day her family's vehicle was struck head-on at a combined vehicle speed of 160 mph on a desolate Wyoming road. In seconds, everything changed - her husband trapped in burning wreckage, her teenage son flatlined three times in the ambulance, and every family member fighting for survival with catastrophic injuries.
From her hospital bed, Seantae made a decision that would transform her pain into purpose. Named after her husband's trauma ID bracelet, the Sandal Blue Foundation was born to ensure no accident survivor would face recovery alone. "Trauma makes us feel isolated," Shantae explains. "If the only thing we do is make people feel less alone, that's what we want to do."
Whether you've experienced trauma firsthand or support someone who has, this episode offers a roadmap for finding hope and connection when life transforms in an instant. As Seantae beautifully reminds us: "There is hope to be had, and it's worth having that hope, no matter what the ending of your movie is."
