The Courageous Journey

My name is Paula Walters.  I am a  national keynote speaker, a paramedic with 20 years of experience in the field, and a fierce advocate for those who have suffered child abuse, intimate partner violence, and traumatic brain injury.I am a survivor of child abuse, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. I also survived a near-fatal strangulation which left her with a Traumatic Brain Injury.In 2015, drawing upon her life experiences, I became determined to raise awareness of this critical issue with first responders, healthcare professionals, and those working with abused and marginalized populations.I  have become a trusted and expert source on the psychological, physical, and invisible impacts from traumatic abuse.  I am passionate about bridging the gaps between the legal and medical systems and the survivors they interact with.After an excruciating thirteen-year journey of medical mayhem, My amazing story of strength, courage, and recovery has be