Sarah Jenkins* of Glen Forest, Virginia was deeply affected by the news of the FDA's delayed response to the Abbott infant formula factory issues. As a survivor of childhood neglect, the idea of babies going hungry due to bureaucratic failures triggered painful memories. Her mind raced back to her own infancy, imagining her helpless cries going unheeded.

This news article dredged up trauma from Sarah's past that she had worked hard to overcome. She felt the old anger, fear and shame resurface, threatening her hard-won progress in healing. That's when Sarah turned to the Stepping Into Action program to help process these difficult emotions.

Through journaling exercises, she confronted her inner critic and reframed her self-talk. Weekly group calls provided a supportive community. Sarah learned mindfulness practices to stay present. 'I'm not that helpless child anymore,' she reminded herself. 'I have power over how I respond to triggers.'

'The formula crisis was a wake-up call that our systems need reform,' Sarah said. 'But obsessing over the injustice kept me stuck in victimhood. This program helped me focus on what I can control - my own healing journey.'

Some experts applauded the FDA's eventual transparency and call for increased oversight. However, others criticized the agency's repeated shortcomings in protecting vulnerable populations. Differing perspectives swirled in the media, mirroring Sarah's internal conflict.

Ultimately, Sarah realized that working through her trauma, rather than avoiding it, was the path to freedom. 'Getting help online was a lifeline when I had nowhere else to turn,' she reflected. 'It was terrifying but so worthwhile to face my past with courage and self-compassion.'

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