Show Notes
After family gossip started up, Sharon submitted a DNA test and received a surprise in her DNA matches. Drawing on her crisis counseling background, Sharon has given back by serving as a certified trauma recovery coach and support group facilitator to help others in the NPE community heal. Resources Mentioned: MPE competent directory NPE Coping Hacks below: (created by DNA NPE Healing Hearts ) Coping Hacks...The Good Kind Accomplish something, even if its small. Clean out a drawer, your...
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