In todays episode, Summer, a CPTSD survivor and advocate who grew up in extreme neglect inside a stage 4–5 hoarder home walks us through her childhood which was marked by emotional and sexual abuse, food insecurity, and long periods without basic necessities—alongside severe animal hoarding and cruelty.

After more than 20 years of silence, Summer spoke up and helped shut down her parents’ backyard breeding operation, giving a voice to animals and children who were never protected.

Connect with Summer:

• TikTok: @summerjoy4 (https://www.tiktok.com/@summerjoy4)

• Instagram: @summerjoy.cptsd_survivor (https://www.instagram.com/summerjoy.cptsd_survivor/profilecard/?igsh=MThma3hwOWpoYXE2NA==)

• YouTube: SummerJoy4 (https://youtube.com/@SummerJoy4?si=dHsfCq-b-hfda7zw)

• Linktree (all links): linktr.ee/summerjoy4 (https://linktr.ee/summerjoy4?utm_source=linktree_admin_share)

• Collaborations/Media: [email protected]

📚 Hoarding & Trauma Resources

• International OCD Foundation (Hoarding): https://iocdf.org/hoarding

• Children of Hoarders: https://childrenofhoarders.com

• Institute for Challenging Disorganization: https://challengingdisorganization.org

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): https://nami.org

• Hoarding Cleanup Directory: https://hoardingcleanup.com

• Crisis Text Line (24/7, free): https://www.crisistextline.org — text HOME to 741741

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Facebook Support Groups

• Hoarding & Clutter Support Community (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14R1bxQ8tMQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr)

• Adult Children of Hoarders Support (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BF3zVAjjc/?mibextid=wwXIfr)

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