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Ep. 25 - Debra Postil: The Power of the Pen

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Release Date: 10/13/2015

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This interview is with an amazing woman who is on a mission to annihilate domestic violence in the Inland Empire, the State of California, the United States and the world.

You will meet Debra Postil. Debra is a Senior Deputy District Attorney in Riverside County. The office she works in has one of the top conviction rates in California.

Debra has witnessed many terrible occurrences in her employment and because of this, she has been led on a mission to aid both women and more importantly, children to find an escape from the violence that they have found to be natural in the atmosphere they were brought in to. So how is Debra helping them?

As a published author, Debra has realized just how much writing has helped her. She, along with some confidants, started a program that is called The Write Of Your Life. This is a 10 week program conducted after school hours for at-risk children. It involves writing, arts and mentoring these youth so they can view that there is more than violence and evil.

“Reading and writing shows kids that there is a bigger world out there.
— Debra Postil

When starting the program, Debra and the others were nervous about how it would go. They were, after all, dealing with kids who were prime targets to be gang members, drug or alcohol addicts and become abusers themselves.

“In the beginning, we were really nervous. But, we did not give up, and they didn’t give up on us
— Debra Postil

When the 10 weeks are completed, each student will have completed a publishable piece of writing and an art piece.

“When we look at the cost to our economy, mentoring is saving society a lot of money.
— Debra Postil

In this interview, you will experience some of the horrendous stories of abuse and violence that Debra hears weekly, if not daily. It is these stories, the tears and sadness that has inspired Debra to step out and commit to helping those who only know the life of violence.

 

Debra has authored several books. One that has been a major hit with children is It's This Monkey's Business. It is a book for children 4-8 that helps deal with domestic violence.

 

Other books that Debra has authored are: The Suburban Seduccion and The Mamacita Murders.These are all under Debra's pen name: Debra Mares. Anyone who writes an iTunes review can receive one of Debra's books for free.

 

After listening to this moving interview, I just know you will have a desire to help. Women Wonder Writers, who is the non-profit behind the program, survives strictly on private donations and with volunteers. Mentors are always welcome and desired. Just contact [email protected].

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