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/RXPWXBZg5vTogether, 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.
