Having survived child abuse and years of chronic exposure to trauma as a surgical technologist, my mind broke in 2010 and my kids went into state’s custody for neglect.
Being brought before our courts was a frightening experience that exacerbated symptoms of mental illness and our Child In Need of Care judge ordered a mental health evaluation. I credit Judge Daniel Mitchell with saving my life as I was quickly diagnosed with a dissociative disorder, later determined to be multiple personalities with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
After a lot of therapy and hard conversations I got my kids back, but these events taught me that there is hope. Good things can happen when given a chance to heal. – Keri