Authentically You Magazine A Mother's Joy May 2017 | Page 22

Linda Diane Wattley is a proud veteran of the United States Army. Born in Akron, Ohio attended the University of Akron majoring in Psychology. Over twelve years, a religious/philosophical columnist for the Frost Illustrated Newspaper in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 2016, she addressed PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by writing, and “Soldier with a Backpack, Living and Dying Simultaneously” which made her a nominee for the ‘Best in Nonfiction’ during the African American Literary Awards Show. Currently, “Charge of an Angel” the first of “Love and Redemption Series” is a dramatically written story revealing intimate truths about molestation and the impact it has on a child’s soul. Authentically You Magazine 22 #AMothersJoy