Parity Lab’s Acceleration program is designed to accelerate rural survivor-led organizations addressing gender-based violence. Each organization selected to be a part of the cohort is represented by its founder and an additional team member. Together, they undergo a year-long program consisting of monthly workshops, technical support, and support for their mental well-being. The program is designed through a trauma-informed lens and is rooted in promoting mental well-being. As a wellness associate with applied behavioral science experience and an understanding of somatic and narrative practices, I believe that striving for wellness involves understanding and healing trauma and developing resilience, power, and self-belief. How does one hold power? Can power be shared? How is it perceived and handled? The participants of the program have dealt with power-under and seen power-over . I wondered about their experience of their own power and sharing the power-with . An illustration of th