![]() I understand the difficulty of breaking negative cycles when you are still in the environment that caused so much pain. What tips do you have for those struggling to break the negative consequences of generational trauma? I hope that I’ve achieved both goals through my book, PTSD. I wanted to share the amazing story of how I got to where I am today, but I also aim to increase the dialogue around mental health, as it’s a key part of my story and that of so many others. We’re often afraid to talk about traumas that we face in everyday life because we worry what others would think. The part of my journey I would always leave out when speaking with others is the stuff we don’t talk about on a daily basis - feelings, emotions, mental health, and family dysfunction. I noticed how my journey sparked so much curiosity in others and quickly realized the unique perspective I have from the combination of being raised in poverty by a single mother with a father in jail, attending a predominantly white and elite private school, gaining an education from a top university, and then becoming a successful entrepreneur. When I was inserted into a new, foreign environment - a predominantly white private school, I began to realize the many uncommon things I had normalized. I’ve always known I have a unique story because I experienced so much early in my life that those around me did not. What inspired you to share your journey by writing PTSD? You have such a unique and inspiring story, overcoming one obstacle after another to get to where you are today. I’m honored to share my conversation with Reggie about his new book, PTSD Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction: Breaking the Curse of Intergenerational Trauma as a Black Man in America and cannot recommend his book highly enough. Not only has Reggie achieved great success in spite of countless obstacles, but he also constantly exudes a contagious warmth and positivity. The more time I’ve spent with Reggie, the more impressed I’ve become. After just a few minutes of hearing his story, I was intrigued, inspired, and eager to learn more. I was fortunate to get to know Reggie after he spoke with our Vanderbilt Business School class during orientation last fall. Ford lives in Nashville, TN, with his wife Katie and their Rottweiler, Rosie. A first-generation college graduate of Vanderbilt University, he runs RoseCrete Wealth Management and speaks to audiences about financial empowerment, overall wellness, and the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Ford is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, mental health advocate, and social activist. The Seawolves return to action on Saturday, February 28, when they travel to take on New Hampshire at 1:00 p.m.Reggie D. With her first basket of the game, Terhune netted her 1,870th career point to break BU's all-time scoring record. Watson netted 19 points and dished out a career-high six assists, while Smith continued her outstanding play as of late, also posting a double-double with 10 points and 13 boards to go with five helpers.īonner led the Terriers with a game-high 24 points, while Terhune added 17 in the loss. The senior stands in third place all-time at Stony Brook with 1,508 career points. Jordan, who scored her 1,500th career point in the contest, led the Seawolves with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Terhune followed with a pair of free throws to make it a one-point game before Smith's jumper put SB back up by three. With the Seawolves up by 11 with 4:36 to play, Bonner connected on two three-pointers and a layup to bring BU back within three at 68-65. Stony Brook answered with a 17-3 run fueled by six points from Kelly Watson and five by Sherry Jordan to take a 58-49 lead with 10:09 remaining. The Terriers led 30-28 at the break and extended their lead to five, 46-41, at the 14:37 mark of the second half on a three by Terhune. BU, which had no timeouts remaining, had one last chance, but Katie Terhune's jumper was off the mark as SB held on for the victory. On SB's next possession, Mykeema Ford hit a driving basket with seven seconds on the clock to put the Seawolves back up, 72-70. Stony Brook took a three-point lead with 57 seconds to play on a jumper by Jessica Smith, but Becky Bonner hit her sixth three-pointer of the game to tie the score at 70. ![]() 2 team in the conference, fell to 15-9 and 10-5. ![]() With the win, the Seawolves snapped their two-game losing streak and improved to 7-17 overall and 6-9 in America East action, while the Terriers, the No. ![]() Mykeema Ford's bucket with seven seconds to play lifted the Stony Brook women's basketball team to an upset victory, 72-70, over Boston University at the Indoor Sports Complex on Wednesday night. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |