I was invited to bring my art and writing to Colorado State University (CSU) during Relational Violence Awareness Month. I was honored to be work with the students and staff but I also found myself wondering….If this resource existed when I was in college, then what??

I shared a poem about healing and a writing prompt. Together we wrote from the heart. Participants had an opportunity to share their writings.

The students then created their own petals that would be used in the installation in their SAFE space.

Students and staff that participated in the first session of writing and creating petals, were invited back to assist with the installation in their space.

Students are invited to find the petal with the declaration that speaks to the and then cut it down and take it with them. The petals are physical reminder that they are not alone.

As we continue to heal, aren’t we all looking for peace?