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 12, 2016 By Jodie Ortega This week, we continue our series with powerhouse speaker and survivor, Jodie Ortega. This week, she shares about her experience of crying out for help but being left to fend for herself. I was 17 years old. I was…
Originally published on W.T.F. on May 4, 2016 By Dawn Daum. Sometimes all it takes for a person who is suffering to reach out for help is to see the face of someone they can identify with. By doing something you already do, nearly every day, you can help make…
Originally published on Huffington Post on April 28, 2016 By Dawn Daum. There is a misconception in our culture about who suffers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and what they look like. A quick Google search will lead you to believe that the majority of those living with PTSD…
