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​Success Stories

Our Data-Driven Approach
We collect weekly assessments from every participant to track emotional, mental, and physical well-being. This consistent, structured data gives us meaningful insights into our program’s effectiveness — and guides ongoing improvements to ensure deep, lasting change.

Measured Impact:
Real Progress Across Key Areas of Well-Being

Emotional Resilience & Mental Health

+ 43.30%

Social & Relational

Well-Being

+108.30%

Motivation & Sense of Purpose or Drive

+ 122.20%

Physical & Restorative Wellness

+ 62.50%

Stress Management & Coping Capacity

+ 66.70%

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"What I learned that my foundation was on insecurity and validation is what fed me... Traveling helped give me the time to focus on that issue."

Fausto Castellanos

Becoming the Bright Light He Always Saw in Himself: Joshua’s Story

Living the Adventure She Used to Only Read About: Jessica’s Story

Falling Into a Ditch, Rising with Confidence: Brandon's Solo Trip 

From Hopeless to Empowered: Fausto’s Journey 

Trigger Warning: This story contains references to suicide.

Before sharing Fausto’s testimony, we want to acknowledge his courage and strength. Fausto was one of our beta clients, offered the opportunity to test our program during a time of profound crisis. After experiencing a serious mental health crisis that left him feeling hopeless, Fausto embraced the journey of healing through our program. His story is a testament to the transformative power of travel, therapy, and community in rebuilding hope and resilience.

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Travel Through Trauma is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax ID number 93-2751712) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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