In the News ... "Local pastor brings awareness to PTSD with HEART"

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• God is in control

Rich Lopez, Reporter
• Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - Post traumatic stress disorder is an important issue to Gary Kennedy. As a former Midland police officer, he suffered from it himself due to some calls that led to violent images that stuck with him. Little did he know, he would be helping others with PTSD.

Kennedy, 50, is one of the founders of HEART, a year-old, faith-based group that works to lessen the effects of the disorder through communication and positive reinforcement. Kennedy spoke with the Reporter-Telegram about how he came to his new calling and what is in store for the future of his organization ...

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