🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

19.24 – Telling a Story That Starts With “I Used to…”: Beginning a story with “I used to” helps you separate who you were from who you are becoming. It’s a powerful frame for reflecting on change without judgment. You might write, “I used to feel invisible,” and then describe how that shifted. This narrative device highlights growth as an ongoing process rather than a final result. It encourages gratitude for lessons learned while acknowledging difficulty. As you write or speak, you realize transformation doesn’t erase the past—it integrates it. The words “I used to” become a bridge between pain and progress, offering emotional closure without forgetting what shaped you. Revisiting these stories builds perspective and compassion for your younger self. Over time, this exercise strengthens identity, reminding you that evolution is proof of resilience. You stop defining yourself by wounds and start recognizing yourself by the wisdom they left behind.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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