'Dreams and Mirrors' chronicles Garry Schaedel's life, highlighting the impact of physical and emotional abuse from his alcoholic parents in a dysfunctional family. Despite advantages like gender, race, and socioeconomic status, these factors couldn't shield him from trauma and psychological scars. Haunted by recurring nightmares for over four decades, Garry took his first steps toward recovery when he left home to attend college in Vermont. He felt he was home. His journey to recovery was long, but he did it and succeeded. Garry's memoir recounts his experiences of abuse and trauma in a dysfunctional family, acknowledging his advantages in gender, race, and socio-economic status. Growing up in New Jersey, he attended Catholic schools and later chose St. Michael's College in Vermont for a fresh start. His book delves into his journey of recovery, including overcoming PTSD, and offers insights from his public health background to help others facing similar challenges. Garry's career includes being a VISTA volunteer, a Peace Corps/VISTA recruiter, and earning a Master's in Human Services. He worked extensively in health care administration in Vermont, culminating as the Division Director for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. In 2014, he received the National Child Health Advocate Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics for his contributions to children's health in Vermont. He is a devoted husband and father, finding healing through family and running.
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