From a happy-go-lucky musical theatre teen, to surviving sexual abuse, a coma, six years without food or drink, and 27 surgeries, it’s been a very long, detoured journey, and it still isn’t over yet. But what makes the journey meaningful, and ultimately rewarding, is the ability to share, and know…
Originally published on TriggerPointsAnthology.com on June 1, 2016 By Byron Hamel. We are kicking off the Fathering as a Survivor series today with someone we consider a true warrior in the fight to raise awareness for parenting survivors, a great dad and a friend of the Trigger Points community. Byron…
Originally published on The Christian Science Monitor on February 21, 2016 By Christopher Johnson, Contributor. Ohio’s second-largest city has become a national leader in responding to rape cases and dealing compassionately with victims. CLEVELAND — Registered nurse Elizabeth Boothis was haunted by one rape victim: petite, late 20s, clad in…
Originally published on Linkedin.com on May 31, 2016 By Karen Blodgett My wish for all “Survivors,” of adverse events resulting in PTSD, from one CSA (Child Sexual Abuse Survivor) “Survivor,” to all trauma “Survivors.” Although complex trauma may or may not be an issue for periods of time, lessons learned…
