Summary: In 2009 Roxann Abrams’ son, Randy, committed suicide due to PTSD after his 3rd tour in Iraq. What do you do with grief that enormous? How do you channel that sadness and move forward? Roxann leads the way with her inspiring story of founding a Veterans Services Nonprofit Organization that is “Committed to a Successful Transition for our Combat Veterans”. Roxann believes “The is best way to honor my son is to help his Brothers and Sisters”. Together we discussed the mission of Operation: I.V.org, plus how to handle grief, what it means to reconstruct your life and why doing something that makes a difference can be so healing. My guest this week was Roxann Abrams. Together, we discussed: The mission of Operation: I.V. Roxann's personal journey of overcoming trauma and PTSD Proof that alternative modalities aid in post-trauma recovery What needs to change in military culture, and how to get it done so that our veterans receive the help they need In our Professional Perspective interview this week, Dr. Marcia Nickow addressed how to construct a trauma narrative -- and the benefits you might experience when you do. MEET MY GUEST: Roxann Abrams is an entrepreneurial adviser who serves as CEO of Roxann Abrams, Inc. Ms. Abrams is an accomplished entrepreneur with a Juris Doctor from The Southern California Institute of Law, with an extensive background in creating new businesses. She has also branched into forming nonprofits. She founded her Los Angeles, California Strategic Business Consulting firm with a mission of empowering others to find success in their own businesses. With a broad range of experience in sales, marketing and maintaining a successful business, Ms. Abrams is dedicated to helping clients create or clarify their business goals. She is known for her ability to see the details within the big picture and for creating and implementing a vision to meet every client’s needs. Ms. Abrams is now a Gold Star Mother, having lost her son, Sgt. First Class Randy Abrams, to Military PTSD Suicide in 2009, after he returned from his 3rd tour in Iraq. In working to channel her profound grief she founded Operation: I.V.,Inc, in his memory. This is a Veterans Services Nonprofit Organization that is “Committed to a Successful Transition for our Combat Veterans” . Roxann believes “The is best way to honor her son is to help his Brothers and Sisters”.
