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From Trauma to Triumph: Conquering Cancer and PTSD
June 06, 2025 · 34 min

Explore the transformative journey of Carlamay Sheremata, a former law enforcement officer, cancer survivor, and PTSD advocate, as she discusses her compelling book, "Youth Truth: Engaging in Conversations That Can Change Lives." Carlamay shares strategies for building resilience and highlights the importance of addressing mental health in youth. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, she reveals how prayer, therapy, and empathy play pivotal roles in overcoming trauma and empowering future generations. Don't miss this insightful conversation on healing, empowerment, and connecting with today's youth.

Key Takeaways:

Resilience Through Adversity: Carlamay Sheremata demonstrates the importance of resilience, drawing from her battles with cancer and PTSD to promote healing from trauma and embrace mental and physical resilience.Empowering Youth Conversations: Carlamay's book serves as a vital tool for parents and educators, providing strategies to engage effectively with youth facing challenges such as bullying, self-harm, and mental health issues.Faith and Therapy: The dual role of prayer and ongoing psychological maintenance is highlighted as significant to her journey of overcoming adversity, emphasizing that healing isn't always linear.Breaking Generational Cycles: Examination of how past traumas and generational teachings influence today's youth, with solutions to change patterns for improved mental health and empowerment.Role of Law Enforcement in Community Building: Insights into how enriching experiences as a cop involving the empowerment of individuals and understanding their circumstances can lead to meaningful societal changes.

Resources:

Carlamay Sheremata's Book: Youth Truth: Engaging in Conversations That Can Change LivesWebsite: www.carlamaysheremata.comInstagram: @Carlamaysheremata

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