Recovery Through Music with Michael Skinner

Songwriter Michael Skinner used music as a way to heal from the abuse he suffered as a child. Michael talks about his adult experiences with PTSD, his often-frustrating encounters with the mental health system, and his efforts to resist the stigmatizing label of “mental illness.” He also explores songwriting as an important healing tool in his life, and how he has been able to incorporate advocacy and support for other abuse survivors into his life as a professional musician.