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Christine was molested by a family member. She was also attacked and beaten up by a stranger. Christine never talked about these things, as she felt shame and experienced low self esteem. She didn’t trust her own voice. Then, Christine’s place in the world shifted. Getting her story out there really made the difference. Today, Christine feels empowered. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom:
– be mindful of the shame that you may feel
– trust your inner voice
– speak from your truth
– survivors go at their own speed
– start loving yourself
– start small
– voice how you feel
– listen to your body and your heart
– awaken yourself again
– treat yourself as a best friend

https://www.christineristaino.com/ 

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Rebecca’s youngest child was diagnosed with sensory processing disorder. She didn’t want others to struggle, as she did. So, Rebecca decided to write a book. She feels that the experience saved her family. Rebecca shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
– advocate for your own child
– build the right support team
– slow down and focus on what really matters in life
– look at life with an open mind and open heart
– as families, strive to communicate effectively and work together
– everyone gets what they need to succeed
– embrace the change
– there’s no normal

Rebecca Duvall Scott is an accomplished writer, receiving numerous awards throughout her educational career. She considered herself a fiction writer. Then, her son was diagnosed with a sensory processing disorder. She blogged about the ever-evolving research and treatment plan. This gave way to her non-fiction memoir: “Sensational Kids, Sensational Families: Hope for Sensory Processing Differences”

https://sensationalkidssensationalfamilies.com/
rebecca@rebeccaduvallscott.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SensationalKidsSensationalFamilies/

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Carolyn came of age during the Vietnam war. She had wrestled with and had doubts about things that she had been taught. Carolyn began a journey and career to answer the question “how did we get here”. She strives to help change others’ lives and perspectives, just as hers were changed. Carolyn shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom:
– follow your conscience
– form relationships with people from all walks of life
– act when you learn and see the truth
– we have learned to listen

Carolyn L. Karcher is professor emerita of English, American studies, and women’s studies at Temple University.

https://reclaimingjudaismfromzionism.com/  
https://www.interlinkbooks.com/ 

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