In this episode, I talk about parentification, growing up too fast, and how it robbed me of my childhood. Even though I didn’t have a “normal” childhood experience, it taught me a lot and is something that has made me more resilient through whatever life has thrown at me. @agalcalledmel @sayitagainlouder…

In this episode, I go into detail about my experience of having a swat team come to my house just before my 12th birthday. I share how I felt then, how it still affects me now, and what led up to it all. As always I hope my sharing this helps someone else feel less alone in the world. @agalcalledmel @sayitagainlouder…

In this episode, I talk about sexual abuse, how it has affected me from a young age, and its effect on my relationships into adulthood. I hope me being vulnerable and open about my past traumas can help others going through something similar and not to feel alone. No more sweeping everything under the rug, but instead holding space and acknowledgin…

In this episode, I talk about what it was like to grow up in an abusive household, how it shaped my childhood, and even the way I am today. I touch on sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. It’s not all doom and gloom, but it can get quite heavy at times. I find a lot of people either question my diagnosis, are curious, or have lived…

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