Scars to STARs Day 2025
Transforming Pain into Purpose

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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 | 10 AM EDT
Live today at 8:30 am ET, Virtual Expo Hall opens at 9 AM EDT

About Scars to STARs Day 2025

Scars to STARs Day (STARs Day) is a free annual global event, and STAR Network’s gift to the world for Mental Health Awareness Month. Our Keynote, the Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy reminds us that our STARs – Survivors of Toxic Abusive Relationships, and all Mental Health Communities are emblematic of Profiles in Mental Health Courage.

The vital focus of trauma-informed recovery in the areas of attachment disorders & narcissistic abuse this month inspires all to find the courage to Transform Pain into Purpose. Mr. Kennedy joins our International STAR Ambassador Richard Grannon and a host of powerful leaders and influencers to inspire all men, women, teens & tweens, and workers/managers worldwide.

Who should attend? Everyone!

Speakers

Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally triggered? Visit TAR Anon – a safe, supportive fellowship for healing from Toxic Abusive Relationships.

Agenda

All times are in EDT.

Agenda

Your Path to STARdom Starts Here!

Walk the Red Carpet of  Awareness, Transformation and Self Love!

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Organizers and partners

Brought to you by

WeHealUS Alternative Healthcare Solutions Family Preservation Alliance CPTSD Foundation

STARs Day Allies

House Call App Colorado Resilience Florida Council on Aging Trauma Survivor Thriver Podcast How to Love a Battered Woman Dr. Nae Children 4 Tomorrow Recovery Club America Colorado Resilience

Become an exhibitor

We are pleased to invite you to engage with our attendees on their healing journey through our virtual exhibition hall, which will be open throughout STARs Day. Take this opportunity to showcase your trauma-informed services in support of our recovering STARs.

We are no longer accepting exhibitor registrations.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring Scars to STARs Day tells the world that your organization strongly supports STAR Network’s mission of education, empowerment, and support for trauma survivors. Your sponsorship gift benefits STAR Network Foundation – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit – is fully tax deductible.

Become a Sponsor

Donate to STAR Network

STAR Network’s annual gift to you for Mental Health Awareness Month is STARs Day 2025.

No one will be turned away.

As you register, the ripple effect of paying it forward is a genuine act of kindness benefitting everyone on a healing journey, creating a wave of positive change worldwide. This event is only possible because of your generosity.

Your gift of at least $25 will help us present this transformative experience and continue TAR Anon, our free Virtual Recovery Program for people trying to heal from transgenerational trauma and toxic abuse. Only through your generosity can we bring healing, hope, and lasting global change all around us – creating a less toxic world for our children and our children’s children.

If you do not break the family trauma, the family trauma will break you.

-- Dr. Jamie

Frequently Asked Questions

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Scars to STARS Day is a global virtual event dedicated to resilience, healing, and transformation for those who have experienced trauma. Through powerful survivor stories, expert presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and the Scars to STARS Expo, attendees will gain insights, resources, and connections to support their journey. This safe, empowering space fosters growth, community, and hope—because every scar has a story, and every story has the power to shine. Register now to turn challenges into strength and scars into stars.
  • Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
  • Location: 100% Virtual (Online Only)
  • Mental Health Exhibit Opens: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
  • Main Platform Time: 9:45 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
No. The event is come and go as you please, but you must pre-register to gain access.
  1. Visit the Scars to STARs Day registration homepage. (scarstostars.org)
  2. Click on the Virtual Meeting in the Events section.
  3. Complete the registration form.
Yes, registration is required to access the platform. There is no deadline to register, but early registration is recommended to ensure a smooth login process.