Hello that's not me: I'm sorry you had such a difficult time growing up. Hopefully coming here to PC can be of some comfort & support. From what you wrote, though, it sounds as though you have somehow managed to overcome what you experienced. This is to be celebrated!

I see this is your first post here on PC. So... to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! May the time you spend here be of benefit.

PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting!