Warrior Women Speak: With Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and Shari Botwin, LCSW

When guilty verdicts are overturned like in the Cosby case, what are the effects on the victims? Join this lively discussion about trauma, revictimization, healing and change. Let us know what you think. Your voice matters! You matter! We hear you!

A List of Resources for You!

For more on Judge Aquilina's book now in paperback, Just Watch Me go to https://www.amazon.com/Just-Watch-Me-Rosemarie-Aquilina-ebook/dp/B09SP9ZNNZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O03HX163WLPR&keywords=just+watch+me+rosemarie+aquilina&qid=1645311525&sprefix=just+watch+me+ro%2Caps%2C47

For more information on Shari Botwin's book now in paperback, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing: Botwin, Shari: 9781538162675: Amazon.com: Books Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

Flowers, cards, and candy do not define Valentines Day! It is a day to honor yourself, your loved ones who are with us and who have passed. Remember to be your own best friend and love yourself so that you can pass that love on to others and receive love when you are ready.

A List of Resources for You!

For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com

For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold.  Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

You are not responsible for anyone but yourself so stop apologizing for being you. Flip the script and instead of feeling guilty and apologizing, acknowledge you are human and own it. And, stop apologizing to others for what they are going through, instead ask what you can do to help and thereby acknowledge what they are going through.

A List of Resources for You!

Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org

The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org

Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com

Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state

Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com

For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com

For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold.  Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

The first step in dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is to recognize it. PTSD can make your life incredibly difficult and unpredictable resulting in levels of stress and anxiety that become unbearable. Asking for help or helping another will change a negative trajectory into a positive trajectory that returns inner peace, joy and ensures a future filled with confidence and fulfilment.

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/index.asp

Crisis Helpline for First Responders: 866-676-7500 

24-Hour Crisis Line for First Responders: 1-800-327-7451

CopLine Crisis Line: 1-800-267-5463

A List of Resources for You!

For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com

For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold.  Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

The difficult journey of learning to trust is mandatory after abandonment, loss, and trauma. Without reclaiming the ability to trust ourselves and others we only betray ourselves by not being able to enjoy a happy, healthy, well adjusted life. 

A List of Resources for You!

Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org

The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org

Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com

Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state

Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com

For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com

For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold.  Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

Do you love your father, hate your father, miss your father, or wish you were a father? Maybe you never knew your father? The entanglement of emotion on a day that honors fathers can be untangled in the way you choose to celebrate Fathers Day. The script is yours to write: How will you choose to make Father's Day Happy & Memorable? 

A List of Resources for You! 

Resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape and intimate partner sexual assault: RAINN: www.rainn.org 

The National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: www.childhelp.org 

Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 

Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com 

Find a Lawyer: www.americanbar.org or contact the State Bar Pro Bono Section of your state 

Eating Disorders Support: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org 

Online Alcohol and Drug Addiction Support: www.recovertogether.withgoogle.com

 For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com 

For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold.  Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

When we have realistic expectations for ourselves we give our children permission to be happily imperfect without apology or devaluation of themselves when mistakes are made.

A List of Resources for You!

For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com

For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold.  Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

Raising children as a single parent whether by choice or circumstance means asking for help when needed and allowing the village around you to step in to ensure every child feels safe, heard, respected, and loved. Join us in this important discussion and hug your child!

A List of Resources for You!

For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com

For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold.  Also visit www.sharibotwin.com

Who are the narcissists in your life? A narcissist is self-centered, self-absorbed, and short on empathy. Know that you can't change them, but you can change how you react to them!

World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day June 1, 2021

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-narcissitic-abuse-awareness-day-june-1/

A List of Resources for You!

For more on Judge Aquilina's book, Just Watch Me go to https://www.audible.com/pd/Just-Watch-Me-Audiobook/BO8LF49H48 and on Amazon.com

For more information on Shari Botwin's book, Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing go to www.rowman.com/ISBN/9781538125601 or anywhere books are sold.  Also visit www.sharibotwin.com