'I don't want any kid to go through what I went through.' At child abuse forum in Gary, author speaks about how to overcome trauma. [kokomoperspective.com]

Alicia Doktor 4/30/1812:00 PM

GARY — Shenandoah Chefalo moved 50 times and went to 35 different schools by the age of 12. She was raised by a mom who was bipolar and addicted to cocaine and alcohol. At 13, Chefalo went into foster care.

Somehow, she was able to escape the path of substance abuse, incarceration and unwanted pregnancies that many people with childhood trauma follow.

So she's made it her mission to help others go in a similarly positive direction.

[For more on this story by Giles Bruce, go to http://kokomoperspective.com/p...1d-9f80391d18eb.html]

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