#DawudTaughtMe: Antonio Thomas

Dawud taught me to always share my truth; that sharing my truth will liberate me. Thereby, allowing me to heal myself from the effects of my own trauma, whether self-imposed or that caused by others. And that when others hear it who have experienced trauma themselves, they too can begin the healing process. As a result, I have experienced a type of mental and emotional freedom, a freedom that allows me to become a better person a better son, a better friend. In becoming better, I can be a positive force in the lives of others, both those with whom I deal personally, and those who are influenced by mere observation. –Antonio D. Thomas