From Trauma to Triumph: Christina Dillon's Journey of Healing and Helping
Episode Overview
Christina Dillon shares her personal journey from a traumatic childhood to helping others. The Springfield Impact Center offers free resources and support for youth and young adults. Christina's story highlights the importance of community support in overcoming adversity. The episode emphasises the power of resilience and transformation. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges faced by young people dealing with homelessness and mental health issues.
The first thing I would do in the mornings is go to her room and put my head against her chest to make sure she was alive
In this episode of Healing Voices Project, Mike Tourville sits down with Christina Dillon, the Program Director for the Springfield Impact Center. Christina shares her journey from a tumultuous childhood filled with trauma and instability to becoming a beacon of hope for young adults facing similar struggles. Christina's story is a testament to resilience and the power of community support.
She talks about her experiences growing up in a chaotic household, enduring foster care, and eventually finding stability and purpose through her work at the Impact Center. The centre provides a safe space for youth and young adults, offering free resources and support for those dealing with issues like homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use. Christina's candid reflections on her past and her passion for helping others make this episode both touching and inspiring.
If you're looking for a story of transformation and the impact one person can have on a community, this episode is a must-listen.