In this ‘The Burnt Toast’ Episode, Rev. Raushanah Butler, opens up about going through the Trauma of abuse after abuse. 

My conversation is with her is rather intense but interesting and insightful. We focused on how she is living a thriving life now after many traumatic experiences. This Burnt Toast Episode will wrap up the month of May’s emphasis on Trauma Awareness.

Rev. Raushanah N. Butler is an ordained Itinerant Elder at the Cathedral of Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta, GA, where she has been heavily involved in various ministries for the last 21 years and currently serving as the Minister of Online Engagement. 

In the Marketplace, she is the Associate Director for Alumni and Constituent Engagement at Kennesaw State University where she bridges the gap between the students, alumni, and the community. 

She also spends her spare time as a domestic violence and sexual assault advocate, while mentoring teens and empowering young adults. Rev. Butler is the proud mother of one daughter, and enjoys reading, writing, traveling, cooking, and watching documentaries.

In the last Episode -Part 1,  my guest Dr. Carla Garvin and I started exploring what Trauma is. She gave examples and made illustrations that clarified some misconceptions surrounding Trauma.

In this Episode, Dr. Garvin delves a little deeper into Trauma. Weaving personal stories and anecdotes,  she uses her expertise to highlight how trauma impacts our lives.

Dr. Garvin has been empowering people to live their best lives, one thought at a time for over 19 years. She is the founder and co-owner of Creative Counseling and Consulting, LLC, in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

May is National Trauma Awareness Month. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan recognized the need for trauma awareness, and established May as the month to dedicate time and resources to increasing education and prevention activities.

In this first part of the two-part Episode, my guest Dr. Carla Garvin, and I  we delved into what Trauma is.  Dr. Garvin has been empowering people to live their best lives, one thought at a time for over 19 years. She is the founder and co-owner of Creative Counseling and Consulting, LLC. 

 It is necessary to sound a cautionary note. We will be discussing some things that might be triggering for some people. This is your heads up as you listen. Remember, leaning into our discomfort and doing the difficult work is an essential path to growth and purposeful living.