Natalie Bergstrasser
Natalie is committed to equipping and healing youth and families in Oklahoma, both in the work she does and within the four walls of her own home.
What keeps you up at night?
Breastfeeding. Ha! But also, I am continually confronted by the strengths and needs of youth and families impacted by foster care and other traumas. I believe there is tremendous work to be done in improving health and healing for these families as well as tremendous hope in their futures.
What’s been the biggest obstacle in your life so far?
As a young person, I experienced foster care. That initial experience and the ongoing experience of recovery from trauma, investing in others with similar experiences and pursuing health and wholeness in every season of my life have shaped who I am.
“Oklahoma leads the nation in childhood adverse experiences. It is critical that we create community driven efforts to support parenting skills, economic opportunities and healthy relationships for all Oklahoma families.”
What’s the single biggest problem you’d like to solve in your community?
Childhood trauma. Oklahoma leads the nation in childhood adverse experiences. It is critical that we create community driven efforts to support parenting skills, economic opportunities and healthy relationships for all Oklahoma families.
One year from today, how do you hope you’re different?
I hope I am continually exploring opportunities to build foundations for meaningful healing and wholeness work for those who have experienced childhood trauma. I hope I am more thoughtful and practiced in loving and serving my family well. I also hope I’m no longer experiencing postpartum hair loss.
natalie is one of 100 women we have featured in the inaugural issue of Hundred Magazine. To learn more about her and the other 99 women, buy the issue.
