Left Of Straight Radio

Welcome to "Voices for Change 2.0"  Co-Host's Rebecca and Joe Lombardo have been happily married for 15 years. At age 19, Rebecca was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and struggles with mental illness daily. In 2013, she survived a suicide attempt. As she recovered, she started a blog detailing her struggles. Eventually that blog was turned into a book called It’s Not Your Journey and is now available on Amazon.com. Our guest is Matt Pappas.  He is a blogger, author, podcaster and advocate.  Most of all, he is a survivor.  He experienced child sexual abuse, narcissistic abuse, and bullying and has come out on the other side a stronger person.  Matt has written an e-book, writes for the Good Men Project, and is in training to become a trauma recovery coach.  His website is: www.survivingmypast.net  Rebecca is now an advocate for mental health as well as a best-selling author and international blogger. Joe is also an advocate for mental health and an accomplished musician.  Together they hope to provide people