NOTE: This episode had audio recording issues. We made the decision to release it as is to keep the integrity of the podcast. We hope you enjoy! Today's guest is Jane Manning, the author of "Trauma Can Kick My Ass, a poetic memoir." A 2004 Magnum Cum Laude graduate, Jane was voted by her peers as "Most Likely to be CEO" of her collegiate class. Twenty years later, Jane wrote and published her first book that takes you on an emotional expedition through Jane's personal story of domestic violence, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and lots of healing. Jane's poetic memoir is a unique compilation of short stories, journal entries, and letters to a younger self, allowing readers to experience her private struggles in overcoming all odds and healing with the transformative power of therapy in real-time. Guest Links: Other Website: https://www.jane-manning-author.com/ Amazon: https://a.co/d/h065PsN Facebook: JaneManningAuthor LinkedIn: JaneManningAuthor Twitter: @JaneManningAuth Donate Today: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork Email: donate@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org Additional Resources: Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest:  podcast@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org Submit a Blog Post:  blog@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness About the Host: Angela Gill Nelms is a co-founder and CEO of Recovery Advocate Network, a non-profit focusing on mental wellness. Her primary objectives include educating individuals on what wellness truly means, eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health, and helping those who require treatment to find the financial resources to live their best lives. #BeBraveBeBadass. www.AngelaGillNelms.com Keywords: trauma, healing, journaling, self-harm, gaslighting, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental health, recovery, personal growth