Parenting with PTSD book release

October 12, 2017 marks the release of Parenting with PTSD, the book that breaks the silence about parenting after childhood trauma, so that parents can break the cycle of abuse. For survivors of childhood abuse, becoming a parent is marked by a sudden resurgence of traumatriggers. At every stage of…

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Sharing when you have nothing

Originally published on YouTube on October 22, 2014 By Ock TV. These young men test the theory of those who, “have or have not” and their generosity. In their video, I noticed the individuals who are caught up in their own immediate needs being fulfilled were brash and quick to…

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Just another rape poem

I have spoken to large groups in regards to my book, A Memoir How Far Will I Run and have watched and been distracted in mid sentence as a side conversation is proceeding within my earshot. I have seen the eyes roll when I proclaim that I am a survivor.…

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Poyan DB Shifter

I have received many comments and messages from different friends here on Facebook similar to this one regarding them being unsatisfied with their life situations asking how they can find freedom. Until now very few people know these stories about me but this message really inspired me to share… Message:…

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