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Massachusetts laws about education

ACLU of Massachusetts (organization that advocates and provides resources related to student rights and discrimination

In difficult decisions and situations call Mass 2-1-1 for advising and resources

Four-year college free — Massachusetts colleges and universities will offer free tuition and mandatoryfees for in-state families who make $75,000.00 or less

Explanation about Free Community College

Lawyer Ronelle — Motivational Video tips video — Set of pictures with students tips and motivational reminder

TikTok: Attorney Martinez — How to Help the Undocumented Community

Myth: Trauma only comes from big, violent events.
Debunked: Trauma can result from many experiences, like assault, abuse, discrimination, housing insecurity, chronic stress, or loss. There is no single “right” way for trauma to happen.

Myth: If it didn’t happen to me directly, I can’t be traumatized.
Debunked: People can experience trauma indirectly—by witnessing harm, supporting someone through it, or even seeing disturbing media.

Myth: Only weak people are affected by trauma.
Debunked: Trauma can impact anyone. Responding strongly doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you’re human.

Myth: You should just “get over it.”
Debunked: Healing takes time. Telling someone to “move on” dismisses their real pain and can make things worse. Everyones healing journey is unique to them.

Myth: Talking about trauma always makes it worse.
Debunked:  Avoiding the topic can keep people stuck. Talking about it safely, with support, can be an important step in healing.

Myth: People who’ve been through trauma are permanently damaged.
Debunked: Trauma changes people, but healing and growth are absolutely possible. Many develop new strengths, insights, and resilience.

Myth: Trauma only affects mental health.
Debunked: Trauma can also impact physical health, sleep, memory, learning, and even the immune system.

Myth: Coping means ignoring the problem and staying strong.
Debunked: Healthy coping can involve rest, seeking help, setting boundaries, and processing emotions, not pretending everything is fine.

Myth: Housing insecurity or poverty aren’t “real” traumas.
Debunked: Losing housing, living in unsafe conditions, or facing financial instability can be deeply traumatic and affect well-being long-term psychologically and physiologically.

Myth: Once you’ve healed, you’ll never struggle again.
Debunked: Healing isn’t a straight line. Triggers and tough days can still happen. That doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it means you keep going.