Due to multi-generational and inherited family trauma I've been bestowed the 'joy' of managing Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and perimenopause symptoms (Fun fact: experiencing complex trauma can toss you into early perimenopause).

Which includes (clears throat**):

- Severe Depression and Suicidal Ideation;

- ADHD/AuDHD and BPD (undiagnosed until my 30s);

- Autoimmune disorder (e.g. fibromyalgia, chronic pain, nerve spasms, poor temperature regulation, lethargy, brain fog, syncope, anxiety and IBS (intolerance to FODMAPS, Gluten, Dairy and Sugar);

- Chronic night terrors and night sweats;

- Migraines;

- Constant flashbacks;

- Dissociation and executive dysfunction

I have experience with homelessness, physical and emotional abuse, sexual abuse and assault, alcoholism, drug addiction and gang violence. I've lived in a shelter and I've stolen food... and...