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202579 minPGdocumentary

Strength In Vulnerability

202579 minPGdocumentary

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara shares her experiences of profound loss, including the deaths of three children and her husband, while promoting the Mentally STRONG Method for healing and resilience.

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Strength In Vulnerability

2025• 79 minPG

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Dr. Cristi Bundukamara shares her experiences of profound loss, including the deaths of three children and her husband, while promoting the Mentally STRONG Method for healing and resilience.

Synopsis

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Mentally STRONG, shares her experience of profound loss, having endured the deaths of three children and her husband. Through candid reflections, she explores the complexities of grief, trauma, and healing. The documentary highlights the Mentally STRONG Method, which emphasizes mental resilience and the importance of vulnerability in recovery. Recognized at multiple film festivals, including the Miami Women Film Festival and the Central Florida Film Festival, this work serves as a testament to the strength found in vulnerability.

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