Local pastor helps others cope with trauma through his own struggles
Pastor Charlie Caswell (middle) plays cards with Tuterrance Toney (left), his wife Melvia (right) and their son Cameron Brooks (bottom), Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. Caswell is leading the effort around addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences in Frayser through his nonprofit Legacy of Legends. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Charlie Caswell nearly died after being held a gunpoint as a teen. He's now helping others cope with their childhood trauma through his work with the Legacy of Legends CDC.
Topics
Charlie Caswell Adverse Childhood Experiences Dr. Altha Stewart Lee HarrisOmer Yusuf
Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.