Originally published on AcesTooHigh.com on February 5, 2017 By Christine Cissy White. “Resilience is a message of hope,” says Debbie Alleyne, a child welfare specialist at the Center for Resilient Children at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, located in Villanova, PA.“It is important for everyone to know that no matter their…
Originally published in the Fall/Winter 2016 Issue of PTSD Journal on page 15 By Christine Cissy White. Men. Soldiers. Brains. I was shocked. I know men get Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My father was a Vietnam veteran unable to work, get sober or support himself or his family. He was homeless,…
Originally published on Trigger Points Anthology on November 2, 2016 By Dawn Daum. Even though I’m a socially awkward introvert with post-traumatic stress, I gave a talk on parenting after trauma last month. Why? Because I was asked. Someone read the Trigger Points Anthology and wanted a keynote speaker who…
Originally published on AReturntoYourGenuineSelf on July 20, 2016 By Jodie Ortega This week, we continue our series with, Jodie Ortega who highlights how many cultures perpetuate the silence of abuse. Part 3 is in solidarity of July being Minority Mental Health Month. I was 20 years old. I was a…
