You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 14 Part 1: Why Men Keep Their Trauma to Themselves—and What it Costs Them

You Are Not Your Trauma

In today's episode, we're talking about why men keep their trauma to themselves—and what it costs them. Today's guest is author, motivational speaker, and founder of Determined to Learn and Develop (DND Enterprises) Donald Dowridge Jr. who experienced trauma for most of his childhood through his teenage years. He shares how he learned to cope with his trauma and how it affected him. He also discusses how he was able to overcome his past, find the courage to speak about it and help others who are experiencing similar things.

Topics discussed in this episode:

1. Why black men don't open up about trauma

2. What keeps them from opening up

3. Advice to men about opening up more and discussing their traumatic experiences

Guest Info:

Donald Dowridge Jr.

Email: [e-mail]

Facebook: https://facebook.com/donalddowridge

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dld282002

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/donald-l-dowridge-jr-595683

Website: www.dldenterprises.org

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