A quote by the Native American author and educator Luther Standing Bear flashes onscreen at the ... “It’s a really healing place … for the veterans and the mustangs.” ...

Ultimately, creating The Bear brought the siblings closer. "Coming from trauma, it's been super healing for both of us to learn how to navigate even doing this work together," says Courtney.

The result is a comforting stuffed bear that will be a small part of their healing process. Jan DeValk, who learned about Memory Bear Day from a past newspaper article, volunteered for the second ...

For Marcella, her weighted cub saved her life. "Our mission is rooted in empathy and healing," said Marcella Johnson. "These bears are more than soft toys; they provide profound emotional support ...