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Jennifer Hobbs Author of 'Calmed: Growth After Trauma' | Community Voices

Jennifer Hobbs Author of 'Calmed: Growth After Trauma'
Jennifer Hobbs
Jennifer Hobbs is the author of the book "Calmed: Growth After Trauma"

Jennifer Hobbs is an Army veteran and the author of "Calmed: Growth After Trauma." She has written a memoir about the trauma she and her husband experienced while deployed in Iraq. Hobbs hopes that her book and her wellness program will help veterans and their families in recovering from trauma.

Originally aired Sept. 20, 2021.

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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