At Evergreen Awards, we are honored to recognize The Still I Heal Project with the title of Best Survivor Support Community Platform in the United States of 2026. This recognition highlights the platform’s powerful commitment to education, advocacy, and healing for individuals impacted by childhood emotional abuse and complex trauma.

Through a unique blend of lived experience and academic expertise, Dr. Angela Solic has created a space that not only validates survivors but also equips them with language, understanding, and tools to make sense of what they have endured. The Still I Heal Project stands as a trusted voice in a field where clarity, compassion, and credibility are essential.

Defining the Invisible: Emotional Abuse and Complex Trauma

One of the most impactful contributions of The Still I Heal Project is its ability to name what so many people struggle to identify. Childhood emotional abuse often goes unseen, unspoken, and unrecognized, yet its effects can be deeply lasting.

As Dr. Angela Solic emphasizes, “Not all abuse leaves bruises. Some of the most damaging childhood experiences are the ones no one names.” This perspective reflects the foundation of her work, bringing attention to the subtle but profound ways emotional harm shapes identity, relationships, and lifelong patterns.

Through accessible education and storytelling, the platform helps survivors recognize experiences such as chronic invalidation, emotional neglect, persistent criticism, and conditional affection. By translating complex trauma into understandable language, The Still I Heal Project creates a bridge between confusion and clarity for those beginning to make sense of their past.

The Leadership Behind The Still I Heal Project

At the center of this initiative is Dr. Angela Solic, an educator, speaker, and trauma informed advocate with more than 25 years of experience in education and human development. With a Ph.D. in Education and a career dedicated to advancing teaching and learning, she currently leads the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation at Rush University, where she supports faculty development and institutional transformation.

Her work is shaped by a rare intersection of professional expertise and lived experience. As a survivor of complex childhood trauma, Dr. Solic brings authenticity to her advocacy that resonates deeply with audiences seeking both understanding and validation. This dual perspective is central to the impact of The Still I Heal Project. It is not only informed by research, but also grounded in personal truth, making it both relatable and authoritative.

A Platform Built on Education, Storytelling, and Healing

The Still I Heal Project is distinguished by its educational approach to trauma awareness. Rather than relying solely on inspiration, the platform provides structured insight into how emotional abuse affects development, behavior, and long term wellbeing.

Dr. Solic’s storytelling approach allows survivors, parents, and professionals to engage with complex trauma in a meaningful way. Her work translates academic understanding into practical awareness, helping audiences recognize patterns that are often overlooked.

This ability to educate through story is a defining strength of the platform and a key reason it stands out as a leader in survivor support communities.

Mission, Reach, and Community Impact

The Still I Heal Project continues to grow as a space for education and advocacy, reaching individuals who are seeking understanding of experiences that were previously difficult to name. Through its website and its Instagram presence @stillihealproject, the platform extends its mission of awareness and healing to a wider audience.

Dr. Solic’s broader goals include expanding speaking engagements, connecting with literary representation for her memoir Beer in My Bottle, and growing a supportive online community that can help amplify conversations around emotional abuse and recovery.

Her work reflects a long term commitment to shifting how society understands childhood emotional harm and its lasting effects.