
We are joined by the CEO and Clinical Director of Youth Haven Services, Dawn Johnson. Dawn is also the author of the book, I Survived...So Far, which outlines her incredible story as a mother who has endured the unimaginable pain of burying two of her children and a grandchild. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in child mental health, she offers a unique perspective that intertwines professional expertise with personal experience. Her journey through grief is not just a tale of sorrow but a testament to resilience and determination. Her story is a powerful illustration of the enduring power of love and the infinite perseverance of the human spirit.
00:01:22- 00:15:36 – Her story and ultimately what went into the book.
00:14:15-00:19:57 - How she was able to push forward and the hurdles she faced.
00:22:19-00:27:52 – How tragedies and challengesin life can put things into perspective and change how you live yours.
00:27:53-00:36:43 – Some of the misconceptionsabout trauma pertaining to ones mental health and if her past experiences as a counselor helped her get through her own trauma with her family.
00:38:28-00:41:50 – How she’s able to find thejoy in life and has been able to push forward as a mom, CEO, simply living her life.
00:42:23-00:48:34 – More about Youth Haven Services.
00:48:52 – The Stuff that Matters.
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