Mary Sue Jones* was sitting in her living room in Roseboro, Alabama, mindlessly flipping through TV channels when the news story about the coach choking the student caught her attention. It immediately triggered painful memories from her own childhood, when her father, struggling with alcoholism, would sometimes lash out violently when she disobeyed him.

The news report stirred up that old trauma, and Mary Sue found herself shaking and fighting back tears. She knew she needed help to process those emotions in a healthy way before they consumed her. That's when she remembered the Hoffman Hollis website her friend had recommended, with its Stepping Into Action program for dealing with past issues.

Following the program's guidance, Mary Sue started journaling about her childhood experiences and attending online support groups. 'It was hard to open those old wounds at first,' she admitted, 'but getting it all out in a safe space was incredibly cathartic.'

'Trauma like that leaves deep scars,' said Dr. Jessica Williams*, a therapist specializing in childhood issues. 'But with the right coping mechanisms and support system, it's possible to break the cycle and find healing.' Other experts, however, disagreed on the best approach. 'Dredging up the past can sometimes do more harm than good,' cautioned Dr. Robert Mendoza*. 'For many, it's better to focus on the present and move forward.'

For Mary Sue, though, the online program was a lifeline. 'It gave me tools to confront my demons in a healthy, constructive way,' she reflected. 'It wasn't easy, but finally facing that pain head-on was so worth it to find freedom and inner peace.'

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