Based in West Hartford, Connecticut, Tighed Together serves families throughout the tristate area. Founded in 2020, Tighed Together provides restorative and recreational outings for families living with trauma. Our Tighed Together facilitators work with each member of your group to ensure optimal understanding and continued growth and connectivity.
our stories
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The Johnston Story
This family was like so many others, working, going to school, attending sporting events, supporting two kids in middle school when all of a sudden, advanced stage cancer moved in. Genetics were involved and seatbelts were required, for there was turbulence ahead. Watch as this family learns to shatter the silence that so very often comes when trauma takes hold in such circumstances.
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The McDonald Story
In her mid-twenties, enjoying life in Colorado, snowboarding and traveling the world, Ellie was living the life many would just dream to have. Then one day, things changed; there was a lump. Ellie’s world was flipped over as she moved back East to save her own life. Watch as she and her brother come together, through the miles and years that kept them apart, to make the time and space to rebuild for a bright future ahead.
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The Timbro Story
When you’re raising a three year old and a five year old, life is crazy. This amazing couple is doing just that, except one of their children suffered a stroke in utero. This brave couple sheds a light on surviving the unthinkable with love, kindness and grace. Watch as this family juggles raising these two little ones with an openness that honors the chronic traumas associated with raising a child with complex needs.
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The Kintsugi Art Story
Cancer has a way of shattering things, even for those who put up a good fight. Watch as this family of survivors leans into their collective recovery experience. Making space to rebuild, to salvage, to accept and finally to celebrate the new person that is developing as a result of the trauma of this disease. Come watch their story unfold in the warmth and safety of an exceptional circle of women.
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The Smash Room Story
Watch as these women don protective gear in advance of stepping inside the smash room. What you will see surprised even them, as many thought they were “over” the trauma of cancer. What these women came to understand was that emotions ran deep and sometimes a crowbar speaks louder than their words ever could. Observe these women as they explore the messy sides of survivorship.
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The Eisenmann Story
Come watch the Eisenmann family explore healing through art, cooking and an amazing ride through the sky!
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The Hartford Marathon Story
Tighed Together ran the 2023 Hartford Marathon!
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The Helm/DeCosse Family
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“Sometimes angels come in human form and the beautiful people within Tighed Together are those angels for our family. Through them, we were able to experience that joy and hope can be found in any circumstance. There is purpose in surviving the difficult times and together is where the magic of healing happens. We are forever grateful for the family we found with Tracy, Marjorie and the entire Tighed Together team!”
Justine Timbro - Wife and Mother.