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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!

• 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