Val is a retired special educator. She has 3 adult children, 1 with autism and epilepsy. Val is married to her best friend. She enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, bike riding, and creating mixed media art. Val also enjoys being outdoors as much as possible and her favorite place to be is oceanside. Val has experienced childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse/assault, and harassment. Val’s healing journey includes bibliotherapy, mixed media art, and therapy.Books recommended by Val:How to Do the Work by Nicole LePeraHow to Meet Your Self by by Nicole LePeraThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkUnattended Sorrow by Stephen LevineThe Myth of Normal by Gabor MateNo Bad Parts by Ph.D. SchwartzConnect with Val:Email: vvaganek13@gmail.com Instagram @valloves2create https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ0wDmKkYzVVSbRRmpQSKlgJoin our supportive Facebook group community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/ Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/ Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below.