Reflections on Resilience

Family & Children's Service of Ithaca / Reflections on Resilience

Reflections on Resilience is a community project to collect and share stories, poems, photographs or photo-series, songs, videos, and reflections on the theme of Resilience. These stories showcase the contributions from members of the public in order to raise awareness for the daily mental health struggles and triumphs we all encounter, and to connect with one another by sharing our experiences.

We want to hear from you!

Use the submission button below to share your own reflection, or email your submission to Development@FCSITH.org

Submissions should be appropriate to share on Facebook, and we ask that written submissions be 500 words or fewer. You will be contacted by a member of our team once we have reviewed your submission in order to confirm your permission to share it with the broader public, and whether you would like to be recognized for your contribution to the archive.

Madeleine and her family have been having fun with the #quarantinecolorchallenge. Click to see the full family rainbow they've created so far!

'The first photo was originally a mistake. However after a very emotionally trying day, I realized how the photo actually described my thoughts and feelings of the last 8 weeks rather perfectly.' Click to read the rest of this reflection.

Leita has been exploring the relaxing properties of coloring books for adults

Tom P. has been getting outdoors with his dog

Asha shared her Reflection on missing human touch and physical contact, and the importance of visiting in her culture. Click here to read her story.

Stacey M. has been working on a collection of poems during her time in social isolation. Click here for more, plus a reading.

This industrious individual put their skills to use making Ear Savers for ICU staff

Nicki Buttons has been getting her creative juices flowing through costumes for virtual socials with her teammates

Sylvie has committed to biking every day during the month of May. Click to read the rest of her Reflection.

Rachel says frequent walks outside with her family have helped her cope

Corinne and her husband had some of their walls repainted just before the Covid-19 pandemic. They used their time in isolation to shoot a series of portraits featuring 9 local artists & 1 Australian artist whose works adorn the walls of their home.