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Tonight's special guest is\xa0Michael Skinner\xa0from New Hampshire,\xa0an award-winning advocate, educator, writer, and critically acclaimed singer,\xa0songwriter, and guitarist, addressing the issues of trauma, abuse, and mental health concerns through public\xa0speaking, writing, and his music.\xa0He has spoken at the National Press Club, the United\xa0Nations, The\xa0State Department, and Georgetown University on the sexual exploitation and trafficking of\xa0children and adults. He was part of the groundbreaking Oprah Winfrey Shows that addressed the\xa0issues of males being sexually abused as children.\xa0Since 1993,\xa0Michael\u2019s uplifting and heartwarming story and songs of Hope and Healing have impacted\xa0thousands of people. His presentations at colleges, universities, mental health conferences, churches, civic groups, sexual assault, and domestic\xa0violence support centers and conferences are highly\xa0acclaimed.\xa0He has appeared on\xa0YouTube, many TV, radio, and Internet shows. Michael is a blogger on several\xa0websites and a writer of articles for mental health publications.\xa0He's a consultant and trainer for the Federal government\u2019s Substance\xa0Abuse and Mental Health\xa0Services\xa0Administration and the National\xa0Association of State Mental Health Program, crucial in helping to shape directives for trauma-informed care and services.\xa0Michael's 'The Surviving Spirit' is a monthly newsletter and website\xa0sharing resources to help those impacted by\xa0trauma, abuse, and mental health challenges.