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A live performance of "Brush Away Your Tears" from a TV show interview (Toastmaster’s Monthly, MCAM).
A song I wrote to and for children affected by trauma, abuse, and mental health concerns.

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“Michael uses his story and songs of his
triumph over horrific childhood abuse and
victimization to inspire and motivate his audiences.”
Are you looking for someone to inform and encourage your audience about issues of mental health, childhood victimization or self help? Nationally recognized mental health advocate Michael Skinner can breathe inspiration into your next event.
Using humor and compassion, Michael takes his listeners on a journey from child victimization through the mental health, legal and medical systems to his current career as a successful musician and award-winning speaker.
Michael offers trauma survivors hope, insight and motivation. He gives professionals
a rare opportunity to learn about their system from the inside out, to see what helps
trauma survivors and what
doesn’t.
Called a Mental Health Hero