Atara Healing: A Journey Toward Wholeness

 

Atara Healing: A Journey Toward Wholeness

Welcome to a Different Way of Healing

Healing is not a finish line.
It is a way of living.

Atara Healing: A Journey Toward Wholeness is a sacred yet practical space created for those who desire healing that is gentle, intentional, and sustainable—not rushed, forced, or performative.

This is a place for those who are no longer chasing survival, but are learning how to live well.

Here, healing is not about fixing what is broken.
It is about nurturing what is already worthy of care, restoration, and growth.

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Why Atara Healing Exists

There was a season of my life best described as surviving.
That season mattered.
It shaped me.
It taught me.

But survival was never the destination.

What began as endurance evolved into alignment.
What began as holding on became learning how to live whole—day by day, breath by breath, with intention.

Atara Healing reflects that evolution.

This space is not centered on trauma.
It is centered on transformation, faith, and practical living.

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What Healing Looks Like Here

Healing here may look quiet.

It may look like choosing rest instead of pushing.
It may look like returning to scripture slowly and honestly.
It may look like journaling without an agenda.
It may look like creativity, reflection, prayer, or simply pausing long enough to breathe.

Not every day will feel profound.
Some days will feel unfinished.

All of it belongs.

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What You’ll Find Here

This space is designed to meet you where you are—without pressure to be anywhere else.

Here you’ll find:

🌿 Holistic wellness practices for mind, body, and spirit
📖 Faith-centered reflections grounded in scripture and lived experience
✍🏽 Journaling prompts for reflection and growth
🎧 Podcast reflections and devotional conversations
🛠️ Practical tools meant to be lived, not just read

All offerings are non-clinical, trauma-informed, and accessible—created to support healing as a daily rhythm, not a crisis response.

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Healing at Your Own Pace

This is not a place of pressure.
This is not a place of comparison.
This is not a place of urgency.

It is a place of permission.

Permission to heal slowly.
Permission to pause when needed.
Permission to grow without explanation.

Everything shared here is offered as an invitation—never an obligation.

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How to Use This Space

There is no “right” way to engage.

You may choose to read one reflection and return later.
You may follow a devotional series.
You may listen while moving through your day.
You may journal privately, at your own pace.

As I often say:

Everything I’m sharing here is a glimpse.
The devotional gives you space to sit with God, write, reflect, and move gently.

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An Invitation to Journey Together

Atara Healing is not about arriving healed.
It is about walking whole—step by step, day by day.

Whether you are navigating transition, rediscovering purpose, or simply seeking space to breathe, you are welcome here.

This is a space to rest.
A space to reflect.
A space to grow.

Welcome to Atara Healing: A Journey Toward Wholeness.

🌿 Start where you are.
Your pace matters.
Your presence matters.
Your wholeness matters.

Stepping Into Deeper Waters: A Testimony for 2026

Stepping Into Deeper Waters: A Testimony for 2026

Theme: From Asking to Acting — Faith With Works

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Opening Declaration

Family, as we step into 2026, I stand before you with a snorkeling mask on—not because I’m playing in shallow waters, but because I’m ready to go deeper.
Deeper in faith.
Deeper in obedience.
Deeper in purpose.

“Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” — Luke 5:4

In 2025, I was asking.
I was seeking.
I was knocking.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” — Matthew 7:7

But in 2026, I am not just asking—I am acting.
I am not just praying—I am moving.
I am not just believing—I am walking it out.

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7

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Faith Requires Movement

Faith is not passive.
Faith is not stagnant.
Faith does not sit still waiting for conditions to be perfect.

“Faith without works is dead.” — James 2:17

If you want a harvest, you must do something.
You must plant.
You must water.
You must tend.

God honors obedient motion.

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The Seed, the Soil, and the Season

Let me talk to you about seeds.

When you plant a seed, it does not announce itself.
It does not come up labeled.
At first, it looks like every other seed.

An orange seed can look just like a lemon seed.
But once it begins to sprout, the leaves start telling a different story.
And in due time, the fruit reveals the truth.

“So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground… and the seed should spring up and grow, he knows not how.” — Mark 4:26–27

Growth is not instant.
Purpose is not rushed.
Calling is revealed over time.

“Do not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9

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Examine the Soil

But here’s the truth many don’t want to face:
Not every seed grows—not because it’s bad, but because the soil isn’t right.

“But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” — Luke 8:15

The soil represents:

• Where you’re planted

• Who you’re connected to

• What you allow to nourish you

• What drains you

Some of my seeds in 2025 didn’t grow—not because I didn’t try, but because I didn’t yet have everything needed to sustain them.

And that’s okay.

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Failure Is Not Final

I am not afraid to fail.
Failure is not defeat—it is instruction.

“The steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord… though they fall, they shall not be utterly cast down.” — Psalm 37:23–24

You either:

• Learn and grow, or

• Go back to the drawing board and seek clarity

Because you are not here just for yourself.
You are here for divine purpose.

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Minding My Business & Staying on Assignment

In 2026, I am minding my business—
God’s business.

I am staying on assignment.
No distractions.
No unnecessary explanations.
No detours.

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

If you’ve gotten to know me—congratulations.
That access is intentional.

I walk in gratitude for every encounter, every conversation, every soul crossed on my path—because I have learned that sowing good seeds into people’s lives multiplies beyond measure.

“One plants, another waters, but God gives the increase.” — 1 Corinthians 3:6

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Not a Clique—A Calling

This is not a clique.
This is not a private circle.
This is intentional community.

“And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” — John 12:32

Healthy conversation.
Mutual respect.
Light meeting light.

A beautiful soul radiating from the sun—
pointing us to the Son.

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From Pain to Power

I will no longer talk about my pain without talking about who healed me.

“He has given me beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.” — Isaiah 61:3

God turned my pain into power.
He met me in my midnight.

“At midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns… and suddenly there was a great earthquake.” — Acts 16:25–26

My breakthrough came at midnight.
My deliverance came when it looked darkest.

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Closing Declaration

So welcome to my 2026 world.
Get ready for the ride of your life.

I am being equipped.
I am being refined.
I am being sent.

And I will not stop—
until God calls me home.

“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” — Philippians 1:6

To God be the Glory. 🙌🏽

Atara Estes, Global ICHW Strategist & Workforce Development Leadership | Holistic Wellness Guide & Faith-based Educator | Author & Speaker 

LeBron's Mom Was Homeless and Almost Gave Him Up for Adoption

Gloria's story hits different 💔 

How trauma became her superpower 💔➡️💪 

She survived hell… and turned her pain into purpose. 💜

Her story didn’t end in tragedy—it became a ministry of healing and hope.

Discover books, courses, wellness tools, and faith-based empowerment at 👉 www.ataraestes.com

🌿 Heal your mind.

💎 Transform your story.

✝️ Thrive unashamed.

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Oprah's Dark Family Secret That Nearly Destroyed Her

How trauma became her superpower

She survived hell… and turned her pain into purpose.

Her story didn’t end in tragedy—it became a ministry of healing and hope.

Discover books, courses, wellness tools, and faith-based empowerment at www.ataraestes.com

Heal your mind.

Transform your story.

Thrive unashamed.

#TATUTrueStories #FaithOverFear #FromTraumaToTriumph #survivor #inspiration

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Turning Pain into Policy: The Urgent Call for TATU’s Law

 

Turning Pain into Policy: Why We Need TATU’s Law

Trauma doesn’t end when the moment passes. For many survivors, it lives on—etched into the body, mind, and spirit. My name is Atara Estes, and I know this truth all too well. Years ago, I was shot in the back, blindfolded, thrown into a trunk, and left for dead. But I survived. And survival gave me a mission: to make sure no one else walks through trauma unsupported, unseen, or unheard.

That’s why we are fighting for TATU’s Law.

What Is TATU’s Law?

TATU stands for Thriving After Trauma Unashamed. This law seeks to create stronger protections, resources, and healing pathways for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, and gun violence. It’s not just about legislation—it’s about justice, awareness, and change.

Survivors should not be left to carry invisible wounds in silence. Communities should not be forced to pick up the pieces without resources. And policymakers should not continue to overlook the urgent need for trauma-informed responses.

The Power of the Semicolon

There’s a reason why we’ve chosen the semicolon (;) as the symbol of TATU’s Law. In grammar, a semicolon represents a pause—not the end of the sentence. Survivors, too, are not defined by an ending. We are the continuation. We are the and.

My story didn’t end in that trunk. It continued—into advocacy, healing, and resilience. TATU’s Law is a promise that no survivor’s story will end in silence.

Why Your Signature Matters

Laws are written because people demand change. By signing the petition for TATU’s Law, you’re not just adding your name—you’re standing with survivors everywhere. You’re declaring that healing matters, resources matter, and lives matter.

We cannot turn pain into policy without you.

👉 [Sign the Petition Here] 

 St. Louis region: https://chng.it/VPqW8MFpHC

 State of Missouri: https://chng.it/JNG2MW2gP6

 Global awareness: https://chng.it/RXPWXBZg5v

Together, We Create Change

Every signature is a step closer to ensuring that survivors are seen, heard, and supported. Together, we can raise awareness, influence decision-makers, and create a movement that turns trauma into transformation.

Because survival is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of a law that can change lives.

Will you stand with us?
Sign. Share. Speak out.

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🌟 Thriving in Triumph: Honoring Women’s History While Walking in Our Own Power 🌟

 

Growing up in a home marked by trauma, I learned early on that survival was not just about making it through the day—it was about fighting to reclaim my life.

Trauma could have stolen my future, but I refused to let it write my story. As a single mother of two beautiful daughters, I had to change the narrative for them. They needed to see that no matter what pain or struggles life throws our way, we can rise, we can heal, and we can thrive. Our circumstances do not define us—our resilience does.

Women like Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, proved that no barriers—racial, gender-based, or societal—could define our worth or limit our potential. She once said:

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”

That same courage fuels me today as I stand in spaces like Capitol Hill, advocating for policies that protect the Community Health Workers Workforce, and survivors, empower women, and uplift our communities.

When I walk into rooms where decisions are being made—rooms that once excluded voices like mine—I don’t just show up for myself. I carry the voices of every woman who has ever been silenced. I carry the weight of women who were told they were not enough, who were dismissed, overlooked, or told their pain wasn’t valid. I stand for survivors who are still trying to find their way, reminding them that they are seen, valued, and capable of breaking the chains of their past.

Breaking Generational Cycles & Thriving After Trauma

The work I do through TATU Your Wellbeing is not just about healing—it’s about thriving after trauma, unashamed.

So many of us have carried pain, shame, and silence for far too long. But we were not created to stay broken. Every woman deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered in her healing journey. No one should have to suffer in silence.

I made a choice—not just for me, but for my daughters—to break generational cycles of trauma. I wanted them to know that they have the power to change whatever doesn’t fit right in their world. The cycle of abuse, silence, and suffering ends here.

💜 To every woman fighting to reclaim her power, I want you to remember:

“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” – Psalm 46:5

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." – Genesis 50:20

Your pain does not disqualify you.
Your past does not define you.
Your story is still being written—and it is one of VICTORY.

Honoring the Women Who Paved the Way

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the women who came before us—women who refused to be silenced, who paved the way for us to stand tall, speak boldly, and walk confidently in our purpose.

🔥 Harriet Tubman didn’t let fear stop her from freeing others.
🔥 Maya Angelou turned pain into poetry that healed a generation.
🔥 Shirley Chisholm broke political barriers so Black women could have a voice in government.
🔥 Sojourner Truth stood for both racial and gender equality when no one else would.

These women changed history—and now, it’s our turn.

We are not just women surviving our circumstances; we are women rewriting history. We are leaders, healers, advocates, and warriors for the next generation.

How You Can Honor Women’s History Month:

✔ Support women-owned businesses and initiatives – When one woman succeeds, we all rise.
✔ Uplift and encourage a sister who needs strength – A kind word can change someone’s life.
✔ Use your voice to advocate for justice and equity – Speak up, show up, and make a difference.
✔ Invest in your own healing journey – Because when you heal, you empower others to heal too.

💜 Affirmation:
I am worthy. I am powerful. I am breaking generational cycles of pain and stepping into my divine calling.

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A Message to My Sisters

Sister, if you are reading this and you feel tired, lost, or unsure of your strength, I want to remind you—YOU ARE ENOUGH.

You are not your past.
You are not what happened to you.
You are God’s masterpiece—healing, growing, and thriving.

The world needs your light. Your story, your journey, and your healing matter.

I see you. I honor you. I stand with you.

💜 Together, we rise. Together, we thrive. 💜