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After Johnny died, it was a whirlwind of visitors, donations, tributes, memorials, letters in the mail, messages on Facebook. I was so...

Part VII Warning: This part contains subjects that may be upsetting to some readers, such as mention of suicide, mental illness, feelings...

Part VI Warning: This part contains details that may be triggering to some readers. This part contains suicide, verbal abuse, drug and...

Part V After Johnny left Connecticut and went back to live with his Mom in Florida, things were quiet for a bit. J spent more of his time...

Part IV Warning: This part contains some triggers that might be upsetting to readers, including physical abuse, manipulation, verbal...

Part III WARNING: This part of my story contains a plethora of triggers including sexual harassment, verbal abuse, self harm and suicide...

Part II I remember moving into J’s house. Bringing my cat in her carrier, my belongings. My room had been painted a light mint green. It...

Part I School Pictures 2006 (Ashley, 10 & Austin, 6) This portion does not contain any potential triggers. This is more of the backstory...

Please read before continuing on this journey with me… In writing this piece, I want to make it clear: I do not have any malicious intent...

Childhood trauma is a deeply personal experience that can have long-lasting effects on an individual's mental and emotional well-being....