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Dr. Michelle Stevens, a psychologist, is the founder and director of Post-Traumatic Success, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring those affected by psychological trauma. She studied writing at New York University before earning her doctorate in psychology from Saybrook University, where her thesis was honored as the Dissertation of Distinction. Stevens has presented her research to the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation and the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, where she also received an award for Outstanding Research. She works with survivors around the globe, encouraging them to heal, grow, and fight for better lives.

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I loved your book! I found it to be informative and inspirational. I have a couple questions, if you don't mind. Since your book has been released, has your mother reached out to you? Did she ever apologize? Likewise, did any of Gary's former students contact you, to share their stories? Do you know if Madeline is still alive?

Michelle Stevens Hi, Cassie. Many people ask about my relationship with my mother. We actually have been in contact on and off since Gary died in 1997. Over the years,…moreHi, Cassie. Many people ask about my relationship with my mother. We actually have been in contact on and off since Gary died in 1997. Over the years, I have come to understand that my mother is incapable of lifting her denial enough to really accept what Gary did to me. As such, she has never apologized, and I don't seek it. I do not need her validation.

As for Gary's former students, DOZENS contacted me after the book came out, including many of his former victims. I also heard from some of his colleagues. Overall, I was shocked to learn that many, many people suspected that Gary was a pedophile while I was growing up. Reports were made to authorities, but nothing was done. The systemic protection of pedophiles still goes on. I just wrote a piece for the NY TIMES that citing the recent child sexual abuse scandal at Choate.

I do not know if "Madeline" (it's a pseudonym) is still alive.(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Michelle Stevens What a perfect question. I'm dealing with it RIGHT NOW! At this very moment, I'm trying to write a piece for the NEW YORK TIMES, but the darn words do…moreWhat a perfect question. I'm dealing with it RIGHT NOW! At this very moment, I'm trying to write a piece for the NEW YORK TIMES, but the darn words don't want to come! After many decades of writing, I have learned that block is a natural (but annoying) part of my process. I experience it at the beginning of anything new--a new blog, article, chapter, etc. It is maddening to sit, sometimes for days, staring at a blank screen while nothing comes. I have learned though to just keep at it. If I sit long enough, the words eventually flow. Until they do, there's always Facebook, wine, online solitaire, and junk food to help me bide my time.(less)

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Grit: Passion, Perseverance, and the Science of Success

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“All my life, I’d been trying to heal by focusing on me, me, me. But it turns out that true joy comes from helping others.”
― Michelle Stevens, Scared Selfless: My Journey from Abuse and Madness to Surviving and Thriving

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“Child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, hate crimes, war crimes, genocide, and all other forms of interpersonal violence flourish in a culture of silence and shame.”
― Michelle Stevens, Scared Selfless: My Journey from Abuse and Madness to Surviving and Thriving

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“Personally and professionally, it’s been my experience that suicidal people very much want to live. What they don’t want is to be in pain. They see suicide as the only way out.”
― Michelle Stevens, Scared Selfless: My Journey from Abuse and Madness to Surviving and Thriving

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I hope you had a blessed Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

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Dec 04, 2017 06:47AM

Thank you for friending me. I've read your article in one of the Christian magazines, and plan to read your book in January. Have a great Christmas, and a great day.

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