FIREFLY BLOG

The holidays are often portrayed as a time of joy, love, and togetherness. But for many, the season brings complexities that can feel overwhelming. Family gatherings may not always be filled with warmth and understanding. For survivors of trauma, the holidays can be especially challenging when the people around the table include those who have caused harm, those who didn’t believe, or those who simply don’t know. At Firefly Therapy, we understand the weight of these situation

November arrives with a soft reminder to pause and give thanks.Gratitude fills the air—woven into dinner tables, handwritten notes, and social media reflections. We name our blessings: family, friends, community, health, the small joys that make up our days. But there’s one name that rarely makes the list—our own. While this season encourages appreciation for those who’ve shaped and supported us, we often overlook the one person who has carried us through it all: ourselves. S

Understanding the Link Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Infertility For many women, the idea of motherhood carries more than hope — it carries identity. It’s a quiet expectation woven into conversations, media, even casual small talk. For those who dream of having a child, fertility treatment can feel like an emotional marathon: full of blood draws, ultrasounds, waiting rooms, and whispered prayers for good news. You stay positive. You follow every instruction. You tell you

In our last blog, we explored how society—and trauma itself—often trains us to be quiet. To keep our heads down. To swallow words that...