Junior high school was a trying time for me between admitting I was being sexually abused to my mom to finding out who my biological father was. Through all the chaos and craziness I was trying to find my way and a group of friends to fit in with. It was not an easy endeavor and so I kept as busy as I could and tried not to be home. In this episode, I explore my early teen years and how it shaped me today.

Key Takeaways:

[8:30] 7th grade in junior high school was a transitional year

[10:16] Doing activities outside of school and struggling with asthma

[11:03] Recognizing I was suffering from abuse and telling my mom

[17:46] Going into 8th grade, not eating, and filling my schedule

[19:09] My parents getting a divorce

[22:13] Going to gymnastics camp and meeting such supportive friends

[25:26] I kept myself busy with cheerleading so I didn't have to be home

[27:20] Finding out Tom was my biological father

[29:28] Being told to sit still and be quiet all my life

[30:08] Trying to be popular, look a certain way, and socioeconomics of Concord

[33:07] Being friends with people from different social groups

[33:58] Molly was a floater like me

[35:59] Becoming more confident through sports

[38:05] Constantly feeling behind my friends

[41:38] Giving your children space and not controlling them

[42:54] I learned that I could feel both joy and tragedy at the same time

[45:34] Social life has changed

Resources:

• Summer of my German Soldier
• The Body Keeps the Score

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