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PTSD, Jesus and YOU: Living With PTSD (A Warrior’s Story)
In November of 1989, the Rivera’s life was changed forever as a the events in their home rendered them all four orphans. Angel is the second of the four, his sister’s episode is the one before this one “Holding On To The Unseen Hand”
In this episode, Angel talks to us how witnessing the horror of his parent’s death has affected him over the last thirty years. He talks about his fight to keep his family; he talks about the people that he loves and he talks about Jesus, Who never left him, and will also never leave you. He talks the demons of drugs and how that almost destroyed his life.
Angel talks about coming out of darkness, into light and we are reminded of I Peter 2:9–and being called out of darkness into that glorious light. We know that we do not love a high priest who is not familiar with our sufferings, and Angel shares that with us too.
Triumph (ing) over tragedy is the thing that happens here in the healing zone. Hope for all the things, because life with PTSD doesn’t have to be lost. Angel proves that to us.
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Hebrews 4:15, Psalm 27:10 “When my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will lift me up” Exodus 14:14
Guest: Angel Rivera
Executive Producer, Editor & Engineer: Amy Highland
Podcast Cover: Brittany Knight
Logo Design: Anna Roberts
Song: “Marked By You” by Phil Baker, used by permission with license.
Host: Amy Watson
wednesdayswithwatson.com
PTSD, Jesus and YOU: Holding On to the Unseen Hand (Anna Marie’s Story)
Special guest Anna Marie Rivera Alberts joins the Wednesdays With Watson podcast with her story of the crooked roads of trauma and pain that has led to a beautiful, albeit still difficult life.
Her family’s story made the news headlines. A visit to the scene of the tragedy yielded stories from neighbors who remember the story, 30+ years later. We attempt to tell her story with the delicacy it deserves, yet listeners are still able find Hope in a story that most people would describe as unable to be redeemed. She has broken the generational trauma “curse”.
Hebrews 11:1
For Him “Why”–lyrics. quoted:
“I know down here, I may not understand, so I won’t let go of the unseen hand, because it holds the reasons why”
“What Love Really Means”–JJ Heller
“Who will love me for me, not for what I have done or what I will become, who will love me for me, will somebody show me what love really means?”
Podcast Engineer & Producer: Amy Highland
Podcast Cover Art: Brittany Knight & Anna Roberts
Episode Graphics: Rebekah Millet
Episode Trailer: Rebecca Reed
Host: Amy Watson
**If you or someone you love is in crisis, reach out for help**
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI.org
Text 741741 for free crisis counseling
800-950-6264
Call 211
Suicide Help Line: 800-233-8255
Domestic Violence Help Line: 800-799-7233
NAMI-800-950-6264
Additional support focusing on childhood trauma:
http://remakingmarley.com/
PTSD, Jesus and YOU: Moving Beyond the Wreckage (The Body Keeps the Score)
Because we believe that HEALING PEOPLE HELP PEOPLE
Special guest Lindsay Tozer bravely tells us about a moment that changed everything. She describes her life as a “line” in her life as “before and after” that day. Twenty years have elapsed and she wanted to tell her story as part of her own healing process as well as an intense desire to help others.
Lindsay’s story does not get tied up in a nice bow, her body has recorded the events of that day and yet she still has Hope. She still gets up in the morning, and has dedicated her life and her career in child welfare management, county emergency management and is an accomplished musician.
Diagnosed with PTSD twenty years ago, she still lives with triggers, flashbacks, and floodings. She identifies her community as an important component of her healing and some of her loved ones weigh in on how that day affects her on a daily basis. They help her live with the repercussions of that day and have walked beside her through many more losses, cancer and a host of other health issues. The body truly keeps the score.
She still has questions of God, she is not afraid to tell them to the world. She is living with PTSD and yet another person on our podcast that gives Hope in the face of unimaginable grief, loss and health issues. She bravely tells us of her battle to forgive herself as well.
Her favorite song is “Into The Sea” by Latasha Layton and her favorite verse as Isaiah 54:10
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed says the Lord Who has compassion over you”
She has found the three C’s–Community, Church and Counseling as the path to her healing. She calls Jesus her rock and her everything. He is the Star of her story.
Other Scripture Genesis 58.
“Marked By You” by Phil Baker, used by permission.
PTSD, Jesus and YOU: Shattered Safety
Because we believe that HEALING PEOPLE HELP PEOPLE
Season 2 debuts with the first guest of the season sharing her story of a night that changed everything. The second season of Wednesdays With Watson highlights the crooked roads of trauma that lead to hope and healing. That road is not always an easy and nobody’s road is the same, so we are here to tell you stories that help you know a story of Hope can be yours too.
So, we are here to continue to give Hope to PTSD patients and those that love them. Press play for Hope because it is here, this is the HEALING ZONE. Let the healing continue.
“Marked By You”, words and music by Phil Baker and used by permission. Find this song on his album Babylon. We are incredibly grateful to him and we love the message of the song. License provided upon request.
Hebrews 4:15, Joel 2:25, Psalm 91
PTSD, Jesus and YOU: Hope for crooked roads of PTSD
This is the trailer episode for Season 2 of Wednesdays With Watson, PTSD, Jesus and YOU! This episode contains clips and a recap of some of season one’s most impactful episodes. Additionally, we jump forward to the mission of season two: featuring stories of other people’s journey with PTSD, and their own roads to Hope and healing. They can be and often are crooked roads of healing, but chances are they are roads you recognize. You do not have to live in defeat, you can victoriously live WITH PTSD, here is how.
This episode contains an announcement at the very end you aren’t going to want to miss!
Credits: Host: Amy Watson
Producer & Engineer: Amy Highland
Podcast Art: Brittany Knight
Cover Photo Credit: Crissy Loughridge
Graphic Designs: Rebekah Millet
Contact: amywatsonauthor.com/contact
Socials:
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Twitter: Twitter.com/amywatsonauthor
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Disclaimer: this podcast is personal experience and is not to be considered professional help.
