Feelings Friday @ Five - Impact of Trauma & Healing w/Michael Skinner

Linda Vidi interviews Michael Skinner who is a nationally known award-winning advocate survivor addressing the issues of trauma, abuse and mental health concerns through public speaking and his music – he has spoken at the National Press Club, was a keynote presenter for a conference held by the United Nations, The State Department and Georgetown University on the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children and adults and he has appeared on many TV, radio and Internet shows – he was part of the Oprah Winfrey Shows that addressed the issues of males sexually abused as children. His music and advocacy website has been visited by well over a million visitors and he has formed the non-profit, the Surviving Spirit, that offers Hope, Healing and Help for those impacted by trauma, abuse and mental health challenges through the creative arts, advocacy, education, a monthly newsletter and website.

I'm an open book in talking about my healing journey and the impact of trauma, abuse and mental health upon myself, family  friends and society. I share that there is Hope, healing and help...many ways to heal, for me, music, nature and friends/peer support have helped me connect to life despite a horrific childhood growing up - sexual, physical, emotional abuse and neglect perpetrated by my parents and their friends and fellow church members.  did you get the Bio I sent?  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwZlcvbwxtQ&t=28s     Lots of info here - http://www.mskinnermusic.com/

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