hi,
I'm rachel and...
Welcome to The Therapy Veteran, your go-to blog for navigating the rollercoaster of emotions we all ride! Think of me as your quirky friend who’s been through it all and has some hilarious stories to share—plus a treasure trove of self-improvement tips.
I promise to create a judgment-free zone where you can vent, laugh and maybe even cry a little (preferably not on your keyboard).
So buckle up and join me on this wild ride of emotional bliss—because who said self improvement can’t be fun?
a bit about me...
my experience: 12 years of continual therapy.
my takeaway order: Salt & Pepper chicken, fried rice, side of seaweed
my music taste: I am a country music girl. Brother Osborne, Morgan Wallen & Jelly Roll are my guys.
if i could only watch one movie: Bridesmaids!
my tipple of choice: Black coffee or an iced beer
my hobbies: I am a bookworm and a journal geek. Buy me a notebook and I am your friend forever.
I live with my wife, my son and our fur baby Moose, the sausage dog
HOW I GOT HERE
Here is the short version of my story. My therapy experience had to come from somewhere. I didn’t go to university and get a fancy degree. I didn’t have work experience in a clinic. No. I was the patient. When I was 19 years old, my mental health started to decline. After painfully reaching out for help, I was tossed from service to service, with nobody knowing where to put me. I was diagnosed with an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, and a personality disorder.
I felt lost, hopeless and worthless. Even though I was in therapy, nobody was really helping me. Until I accidently fell into the path of a clinic that saved me. I was officially diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, treated with multiple years of life-saving therapy, and thus my healing journey brought me here. Today, I live alongside my disorder, healthy and happy. I am incredibly blessed and grateful for my path because I wouldn’t be the person I am today without it.
a favourite quote of mine is…
“Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon”
- Winnie the Pooh