Why Scars to STARs Day Matters More Than Ever – Join Now!
For millions of people, trauma isn’t just something that happened in the past. It’s something they live with every day. They smile in public but feel numb inside. They show up for work, for family, for friends but behind closed doors, they’re battling invisible wounds. Many have heard the words, “Just move on,” or “That was a long time ago.” But trauma doesn’t follow a schedule. It doesn’t heal just because time passes.
And when trauma seeps into relationships, it creates cycles of disconnection. People lose trust. They isolate. They second-guess their worth and question their ability to feel safe, loved, or understood. This silent suffering is one of the most overlooked mental health crises of our time.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
STAR Network: Where Healing Meets Hope
The STAR Network’ Scars to STARs annual virtual event was born from a powerful vision to create a global movement that turns pain into purpose.
Built by survivors, therapists, and holistic health leaders, STAR Day offers a trauma-informed space where healing is not only possible, but celebrated. It’s where people are seen not as broken but as resilient, powerful, and capable of transformation.
Through its community, resources, and education, STAR Day helps people stop surviving and start thriving!
Introducing Scars to STARs Day
On May 16, 2025, the STAR Network is hosting a global, virtual event: Scars to STARs Day, a day to honor your healing journey, reclaim your power, and connect with others who understand.
This free event is for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to suffer in silence. Whether you’re early in your recovery or deep in the work of healing, Scars to STARs Day is here to walk beside you. This isn’t just another webinar. It’s a movement.
You’ll hear from trauma-informed experts, mental health advocates, and thought leaders like:
- The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy – Advocate for mental health and addiction policy reform
- Richard Grannon – Renowned emotional resilience coach
- Dr. Jamie Huysman – Expert in trauma and caregiving
And many others!
These voices are leading a conversation that’s long overdue: Healing is not just personal. It’s collective.
What Can You Expect?
Attendees of Scars to STARs Day will receive:
- Live virtual sessions & panels with experts and lived-experience voices
- Access to a curated virtual exhibition hall with trauma recovery tools and holistic resources
- A 7-day trial to the Alternative Healthcare Solutions community, where support continues after the event
- Most importantly — community. You’ll connect with others who truly “get it.”
A Free Gift Just for Signing Up – Join Now!
When you register, you’ll also receive the “Calm the Chaos and Nerves” Guide—a free trauma-regulation toolkit designed to help you:
- Re-center your nervous system
- Navigate stress and emotional triggers
- Build a foundation of safety in your daily life
This guide alone is a powerful starting point for anyone needing support in moments of overwhelm.
A Call to Our Partners: Be Part of the Movement
We’re calling on therapists, coaches, educators, nonprofit leaders, and mental wellness advocates: Be a STAR Partner.
Help us spread the word. Share Scars to STARs Day with your communities. Invite your clients, followers, and friends. Together, we can create a healing ripple effect that spans generations.
Visit partners.starsday.org to learn how to get involved and claim your free promotional kit.
You Don’t Have to Heal Alone
Scars to STARs Day is a turning point, a moment to be seen, supported, and celebrated. If you’ve felt stuck, silent, or dismissed in your healing, this is your invitation to reconnect.
You are not broken. You are becoming.
Claim your free ticket, receive your free gift, and join us on May 16, at 9 AM ET (Exhibition Hall Opens at 10 AM ET) for a global day of healing, hope, and human connection.
Register Now, and bring a friend!
