Lynn C. Tolson 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.

	Lynn Tolson’s Project for TEARS: Telling Everyone About Rape & Suicide • Comforts victims by sharing my story • Confronts violence by breaking the silence • Challenges society via information and action Lynn Tolson accomplishes her mission through her presence on the internet, with blog talk radio interviews and interactive book discussions, as well as live presentations. How You Can Help Grow the TEARS: Gift for TEARS: defray Lynn's personal costs for public awareness, advocacy activities, and community service Fund all TEARS: provide for Lynn's private time/energy spent in confidential correspondence with victims/survivors Save for TEARS: support the research/resource development for Lynn's future products, including the Artbook for TEARS Donate to the Project for TEARS Lynn Tolson is establishing a non-profit organization and you can participate by donating “seed money" and be a part at the "grass-roots" level. Thank you!

Lynn C. Tolson’s education and expertise for TEARS includes:

• CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children
• EVAW: End Violence Against Women: Sexual Assault Training
• CO Springs Coalition Against Sexual Assault: Committee Member
• DVERT: Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team: Advisory Panel
• T.E.S.S.A. Center for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Victim Advocate
• COPS CO: Regional Community Policing Institute: Dynamics of Domestic Violence

AUTHOR INTERVIEWS & APPEARANCES:

• 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
• CO Springs TV (DVD) Domestic Violence Awareness Video

EDUCATION:

• Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO, Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
• Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ, Associate's Degree in Business Management