”Nobody ever asked why.”

Trigger Warnings: Sexual/Physical/Emotional Abuse Alcoholism Infertility/Endometriosis/hysterectomy Death of Parent due to cancer Suicidal Ideation . . . . . . . . . . . Erin, grew up with a father who was sexually, physically and emotionally abusive. Erin did not feel protected or supported by her mother who invalidated her anger surrounding her abuse. Rather than being given an acknowledgement of her trauma Erin was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and was prescribed inappropriate medications. In adulthood Erin was able to address her anger with her mother shortly before she sadly passed away from cancer. In adulthood Erin suffered from severe gastrointestinal issues, PCOS, endometriosis and adenomyosis and eventually had a hysterectomy. Today Erin is healthy, happily married and in the process of adopting a baby boy. Erin is a therapist helping others with their own trauma and mental health struggles and her psychology today profile can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erin-sheridan-danielson-ct/707102