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Tonight's special guest is Michael Skinner from New Hampshire, an award-winning advocate, educator, writer, and critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and guitarist, addressing the issues of trauma, abuse, and mental health concerns through public speaking, writing, and his music. He has spoken at the National Press Club, the United Nations, The State Department, and Georgetown University on the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children and adults. He was part of the groundbreaking Oprah Winfrey Shows that addressed the issues of males being sexually abused as children. Since 1993, Michael’s uplifting and heartwarming story and songs of Hope and Healing have impacted thousands of people. His presentations at colleges, universities, mental health conferences, churches, civic groups, sexual assault, and domestic violence support centers and conferences are highly acclaimed. He has appeared on YouTube, many TV, radio, and Internet shows. Michael is a blogger on several websites and a writer of articles for mental health publications. He's a consultant and trainer for the Federal government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Association of State Mental Health Program, crucial in helping to shape directives for trauma-informed care and services. Michael's 'The Surviving Spirit' is a monthly newsletter and website sharing resources to help those impacted by trauma, abuse, and mental health challenges.