Showing posts with label trauma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trauma. Show all posts

Thursday, June 15, 2017

No Matter What Happens - Keep Your Goals in Your View


Deborah Malone’s first novel Death in Dahlonega, finalized in the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Category Five writing contest! Deborah was nominated for the 2012 and 2013 Georgia Author of the Year Award in the novel category. She has worked as a freelance writer and photographer, for the historic magazine Georgia Backroads

She has had many articles and photographs published, and her writing has been featured in the Tales of the Rails, edited by Olin Jackson as well as the Christian Communicator and Southern Writers Magazine. She is a member of the Georgia Writer’s Association, Advanced Writer’s Association, and American Christian Fiction Writers.







As successful as Deborah has been as a writer, she has had more than her share of overwhelming circumstances. In her interview, she shares how to work towards your goals even in the midst of challenging life circumstances.

Her daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor at three years old.  Her surgery, together with radiation and meningitis, left her severely disabled.  Deborah's daughter is now 39 years old and Deborah cared for her through her own abusive marriage of 26 years. Deborah understands the strength of the human spirit. She also understands the need to push past your pain and do what you love to do.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Trauma is hard to overcome - BUT you can

Kristen Harper is a speaker, entrepreneur, and health and wellness expert.   Kristen has a unique connection with her audience that derives from her own personal journey towards wellness and happiness.  Before becoming a success, Kristen struggled with health issues and an eating disorder. 


Kristen founded her company Perfect Health Consulting Services, LLC in 2009, with the goal to help people all around the world become healthy.  She is a certified Nutrition Consultant, in addition to holding a Master of Administration, with an emphasis in Health Promotion, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She is presently studying to become a Registered Dietitian.

This is what Kristen offers on her website:

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

How to Recognize an Abused Child


Lisa Gray is a licensed mental health counselor, minister, author, and speaker. She travels extensively speaking at women's conferences, jails, and seminars to bring awareness to the complex and emotional topic of sexual abuse.

"They Don't Tell - Child Abuse:  A Mother's Perspective" is her powerful book especially for mothers who have to deal with the pain, hurt, shame, and guilt that comes with discovering that their child had been sexually abused.

"Mom, if I had something to tell you, would you be a mom or would you be a friend?" Those words are forever etched into Lisa's mind when her 16-year-old daughter finally told Lisa that her stepfather had been sexually abusing her since she was in the third grade.

This is the day Lisa's life changed forever and began a process of dealing with the shock, pain, guilt and shame surrounding the abuse.  She is passionate about bringing this awareness to parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who works with children whose innocence was stolen.  She is an advocate for these women and to help bring the abusers to justice.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

In the Blink of an Eye, Her Life Changed Forever - A Mother's Love

Stephanie Collins
Stephanie Collins, an award-winning author of With Angels Wings, has degrees in psychology and nursing. But, in the blink of an eye, she had to leave her career to care for her FOUR special needs children -- as a single mom.  After 23 years, she is still changing her child's diapers - but her attitude is beautiful - a true mother's love.

Her story is one of strength and courage.  If you know of anyone who is the parent of a special needs child, this is a 'MUST LISTEN to' broadcast.  

Stephanie does not see herself as a victim but someone who became strong in the face of adversity.  Through sheer perseverance and tenacity, she proved anyone can be an overcomer.






In Stephanie's words "If you are feeling overwhelmed and ready to give up -- I did too. These feelings aren't indicative of a weak constitution or failure -- they are symptoms

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Dream, Believe, Take Action

Petra Monaco, Never Ever Give Up Hope
Petra Monaco is a survivor.  She endured abuse and extreme trauma which made her the strong woman she is today.  She is an author of two memoirs -  Betrayal:  The Journey - Childhood Memories and the Adult Awakening and Lennon Steps.

In foster care since she was two years old, she repeatedly survived rejection and learned how to forgive.

When her four-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called urea cycle disorder, it created chaos in his little body.  As a mom, she had to make the decision to save his life with organ transplantation -- THREE times!  

No parent should have to watch their child suffer to this extreme.  But Petra chose to have a positive attitude no matter what!  She is an encourager and motivator and you do not want to miss her interview.


Monday, September 28, 2015

Did You Know Your Perspective was a Matter of Choice?

Maja Kazazic Blown to bits in the war and close to death, Maja Kazazic said it was the best thing that ever happened to her. As a successful entrepreneur, she gives us a formula to success





Maja Kazazic is a living miracle. She is an internationally recognized motivational keynote speaker, an entrepreneur, a strategist and above all - a survivor of war.




She has taken the lessons of a life forever altered by what could have been catastrophic wounds of war and parlayed them into a vision and passion for providing the strategies and solutions people and organizations need to create positive, inspired change in their personal and professional lives.















Maja shares how the opposition created fear in the fearless country of Bosnia escalating into revenge, motivated by money and calculated to the end. She lived with her family who lost everything they had and there was no food to eat - anywhere.  

How do you stay positive when the bottom half of your body has been blown to bits - yet Maja did.  Her attitude of the victor was innate.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Believe There is Something Better Coming


             
Sarah Jane Butfield is an Indie author and freelance columnist. Sarah Jane Butfield is an Indie author and freelance columnist.  Her Memoirs, Glass Half Full and Two Dogs and a Suitcase are Australian adventures written in a reality T-V format.

Sarah is a mother of seven children who has suffered severe trauma in her life.  Due to medical error, her daughter is disabled with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome which affects the entire family.

Sarah has Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome as a result of a car accident.  During the Brisbane flood in 2011 they lost their home and every single thing in it but their lives were spared - for this she is eternally grateful. She says "I lost many things I would have wanted but left with what I needed.  I have my family and my dogs, who were spared."

Listening to her story you will want to cry, but Sarah has such a remarkable attitude you will

Saturday, July 4, 2015

How To Break Free From Depression, Fear and Anxiety in 30 Days

Ben Amos' story will leave you speechless and motivated.  When Ben was two years old, he was run over by a drunk driver.  Among many injuries, he suffered a popped lung, broken bones, ruptured spleen and multiple surgeries.

I have interviewed many people from all walks of life. There is only a handful who made a lasting impression on me.  Ben Amos is one of those