Woodbine, Georgia – In Woodbine, survivors and families gathered recently to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the Thiokol Chemical plant explosion. This event was a tragic and unforgettable moment in American history, with the explosion claiming the lives of 30 workers and injuring more than 50 others, the majority of them Black women. The aftermath … Read more
Washington, D.C. – A college freshman named Kristen Hubbard survived a horrific crime back in 1992 that gained national attention. She was debased, raped, and beaten by two kidnappers who also forced her and a friend to dig their own graves. The judge, as the young women sat close to their 16-year-old assailant in the … Read more
Tallahassee, Florida – Kathy Kleiner Rubin, a survivor of the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy, shares valuable advice on how to support trauma victims based on her own harrowing experience. In a candid account, Rubin recounts the attack that took place when she was a 20-year-old sorority sister at the Chi Omega house in Florida … Read more
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. – Brandon Tsay, a 27-year-old manager of the Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra, found himself in a life-threatening situation when a mass shooter entered the studio, just after killing 11 people at a nearby dance studio. Tsay’s bravery and quick thinking led him to disarm the shooter, ultimately saving the … Read more
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY – When a plane carrying amateur rugby players crashed in the Andes in 1972, 16 survivors resorted to eating the flesh of their deceased friends to stay alive. Now, one survivor is speaking out, expressing his pride in the difficult decision he made. Roberto Canessa, who was 70 years old at the time … Read more
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – In 1972, a plane carrying 45 passengers and crew crashed into the Andes mountains in Argentina, leaving the survivors stranded in a hostile and unforgiving environment. After days of desperation and dwindling resources, including meager food salvaged from the wreckage, the survivors were faced with an agonizing decision: resort to cannibalism to … Read more
All 6 Passengers Survive Navy Helicopter Crash in California SAN DIEGO, CA – In a harrowing incident, all six individuals aboard a Navy helicopter survived after it crashed into San Diego Bay, according to multiple outlets. The incident, which occurred in California, is nothing short of a miracle, highlighting the resilience and strength of the … Read more
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – The infamous 1972 Andes plane crash that inspired the Netflix adventure drama “Society of the Snow” involved the tragic fate of the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which was carrying a rugby team from Montevideo, Uruguay to Santiago, Chile. The crash resulted in the deaths of 29 out of the 45 passengers, … Read more
Iowa City, Iowa – A community and its surrounding areas can be deeply affected by a collective trauma following a major crisis such as a mass shooting, according to psychologist Holly Sanger. The recent shooting at a high school in Perry, Iowa has not only shaken the local community, but also impacted students, educators, and … Read more
Arias, Uruguay – The Netflix movie “Society of the Snow” depicts the compelling true story of the 1972 Andes plane crash survivors, showing the harrowing experiences of those who braved the elements and unimaginable circumstances. The movie has received widespread acclaim from both critics and viewers. Of the 45 people on board the ill-fated flight, … Read more