Surviving and Thriving as a Triple Amputee: Linda’s Story
A tragic accident during a vacation in Germany did not derail Linda’s long and successful career in medicine but it did provide the fodder for a memoir rich in lessons of optimism and resilience. Tell us a little about your background. I was born in Berkeley, CA, 71...Publishing her Memoir at 75: Pamela’s Story
After overcoming childhood trauma and working for decades in a distinguished academic career, Pamela is finally devoting herself to a full-time career in creative writing, beginning with her newly released memoir, I’m So Glad You’re Here. Tell us a...Helping Us Move Beyond Trauma: Ilene Smith
You work with people who have gone through trauma. How do you define trauma and how does one know if they’ve been through a traumatic experience? When we think about trauma in our lives, we often refer to an event: a burglary, the unexpected death of a parent, an...Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury: JoAnne’s Story
JoAnne was settled in a happy marriage and a fulfilling teaching career when, at age 62, a violent assault by a man wielding a hammer would upend her life. She writes about her struggle and recovery in her first book, Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury. ...FOLLOW ME
