I was honored to be asked to contribute to this book, Heal to be Healed.

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Tonni Lee Larson was my mentor at the time.  She knew my struggles and what I’ve had to overcome in my life.  She and other individuals she worked with, along with myself, share our unique challenges and the ways we’ve overcome these challenges, in this book.

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My chapter, titled “The Powerful Tools” has to do with my worst season of depression, which happened months after my mom passed away.  I describe in detail what it was like not being able to get out of bed in the morning.  I’ve heard that phrase before being described as a major depressive episode, but I can state from personal experience what it really means.

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I am co-author because I truly believe that lending my “powerful tools” to someone that needs them, they too can then get through their most depressive time.

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Other subjects included in the book are surviving PTSD, written by a veteran, a story from a survivor of domestic violence, and a few other impactful shares. 

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The saying “helping others helps ourselves” describes in words what drives the stories shared in this book.  I hope it helps you, too…