Charlene Cotton

Was an original member of Women’s Steps to Serenity (Temple of Praise Serenity Ministry, a companion to 12-step recovery). You and the family decide if you want the “12-step” reference. You can always omit that part.
Vocal and tireless advocate for women’s mental health and trauma treatment for men and women. Worked with Community Connections for years (Contact Community Connections, Washington DC; Chad or Maxine will remember her and will be able to provide dates and her agency involvement
Faithful member of the Temple of Praise Nurses Ministry
She was an honors student at the University of the District of Columbia (I believe her studies were interrupted due to cancer).
Was planning to switch majors to pursue a bachelor's degree in theology (please check to confirm; it was either theology, Christian studies or similar)