Trauma is a pervasive issue that affects people from all walks of life, but those living in impoverished communities are often hit the hardest. Like many South Africans, the residents of Cambridge Village in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, currently face sustained displacement, feelings of shame, and unspoken trauma from the historical effects of Apartheid. They continue experiencing debilitating levels of intergenerational and long-term exposure to trauma, which has paralysed the community into a state of poverty, hunger, unemployment, crime, and violence. Poverty can also create a cycle of trauma that can be difficult to break free from, leading to chronic stress and seemingly unrelated mental health conditions and physical health problems. However, at The Dandelion Philosophy, we believe that resilience can be a powerful tool for transforming trauma and breaking this cycle.