What does it take to keep moving forward when life hits you with its absolute worst? Andy Campbell has endured childhood sexual abuse, lost his mother at an early age, become estranged from his father, battled stage four pancreatic cancer, and faced the devastating suicide of his youngest son. Yet somehow, he’s not only survived—he’s […]
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The Bible in Second Samuel 13 describes the rape of King David’s daughter Tamar by her paternal half-brother Amnon. Her defilement is strangely covered up by David because Amnon is the heir apparent, and David wants Amnon to succeed him as king of Israel and Judah.Fast forwarding to modern times, rape and sexual assault in
Moral injury – the profound wound that occurs when one’s deepest moral codes are violated – affects countless veterans yet remains largely misunderstood. This powerful episode brings together three voices at the forefront of healing this invisible wound: retired Colonel Lisa Carrington Firman, who transformed her experiences with combat and military sexual trauma into award-winning
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Emie Clevenger shares a powerful journey from Navy veteran to nonprofit founder, revealing how her personal struggles with period poverty as a young girl fueled her mission to create Period Kits North Carolina. The conversation opens a window into the often-hidden world of menstrual inequality, where one in six women in North Carolina can’t afford
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March 25, 2025 When we provide services as healthcare professionals, first responders, and in the military, we are dedicating our time and energy to care for our most vulnerable, to serve our country, and to make a difference. Our services can, however, come at a cost to our health, relationships, and livelihood as there are
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As healthcare professionals, first responders, and veterans, the weight of difficult decisions and traumatic experiences can take a toll on our well-being. It’s easy to feel isolated, burdened by guilt, or unsure of how to move forward. Know that healing is possible. In this session with Dr. Deborah Howell, we delve into Rebuilding Your Identity
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Behind the uniform, beyond the homecoming ceremonies, military families face a battlefield few civilians ever witness. The invisible wounds of moral injury and PTSD transform homes into pressure cookers of tension, where walking on eggshells becomes a survival skill and children absorb trauma they don’t understand. Drawing from twenty revealing interviews with military spouses, Dr.
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Elizabeth Estabrooks takes us on a profound journey through trauma, healing, and the unexpected paths to recovery in this eye-opening conversation about her new book “Broken in the Stronger Places: From Resilience to Resourcefulness.” Drawing from three decades working with survivors of personal violence, Estabrooks challenges the popular metaphor that trauma makes us “stronger in
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During the whole sweep of United States history, only one woman, Mary Edwards Walker, has received the Medal of Honor. Sometimes called the Congressional Medal of Honor, it is the United States Armed Forces’ highest military decoration, awarded to recognize the 3,500 American soldiers of all service branches who have distinguished themselves by their acts
Filmmaker Tyler Perry has brought us the inspiring true story of the “Six Triple Eight.” Kerry Washington stars as commanding officer Charity Adams. Now streaming on Netflix, in this 2024 movie we see how Major Charity Adams and the Black all-women’s regiment, the 688th Central Postal Directory Battalion, raised the spirits of World War II fighting