378 Christy Warren
20m
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Stories that Empower
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As a firefighter and first responder, Christy was diagnosed with PTSD. Initially, she felt incredible shame. Christy has been on a journey of healing. Today, she is working hard to change the stigmatism associated with PTSD. Christy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: struggle gives way to growth just keep moving forward we are not alone we are worthy and valued there's life on the other side find supportive, like-minded people tags: Christy, Warren, paramedic, firefighter, writer, author, Flash, Point, A, Firefighter's, Journey, Through, PTSD, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
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