lived her first eighteen years in the Northeast. She then moved to the Southwest where she engaged in careers in real estate and property management. During those years, she survived post-traumatic stress disorder, which manifested in addictions and suicide attempts. Through the therapeutic process, she determined the causes of her dysfunction, and was able to achieve a life that reflects health and happiness. Her memoir, Beyond the Tears: A True Survivor's Story, illustrates physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation. Tolson lived in the Midwest where she returned to college in her forties to obtain a degree in social work. She resides in the Rocky Mountain region with her husband and two West Highland White Terriers. She is writing a book about her breast cancer experience, including using art as a healing medium.
As a victim advocate, I have established the Project for TEARS. My presentations
- comfort victims by sharing my story
- confront violence by breaking the silence
- change society via information and action
Bachelor's of Social Work: Missouri Western State University
EVAW End Violence Against Women: Sexual Assault Training
CASA Court Appointed Special Advocate: Volunteer Training
CO Springs Coalition Against Sexual Assault: Committee Member
COPS CO Regional Community Policing Institute: Dynamics of DV
T.E.S.S.A. Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence: Advocate
D.V.E.R.T. DV Emergency Response Team: Advisory Panel
- Featured Author: Boomer Women Speak
- Saint Joseph News Press "Josephine" Edition
- Missouri Western State University Tower Topics
- Missouri Western State University Alumni Magazine
- Missouri Coalition Against Sexual Assault Newsletter
- World Talk Radio: Breaking the Conspiracy of Silence
- Springs TV Channel 18 Domestic Violence Awareness Video
- Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO, Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
- Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ, Associate's Degree in Business Management
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Lynn C. Tolson
