When Amy’s best friend's parents were murdered she suddenly didn’t just have a brother, but three new siblings who needed a lot of help after the trauma. That left Amy in limbo with her family dynamics and not feeling like she had a place. It shaped her identity as she went on to become a therapist.

Key Takeaways:

 

[2:33] Amy’s friends parent was murdered and suddenly they were all living with her 

[7:48] College was a huge adjustment, I thought I knew what I wanted, but hated it

[11:44] Moving to Wisconsin, the cold sucking out Amy’s soul, and doing home therapy  

[16:25] How Amy’s background helps her - help others

[17:51] Why Amy’s wedding got pushed back (spoiler alert: hi, it’s me)

[24:34] Making another major life change by moving to Florida from Wisconsin 

[26:49] Pregnancy gone wrong and how she advanced in her job

[33:33] People just want to feel validated 

[37:25] The stigma of having bipolar disorder 

[45:33] What can trigger bipolar disorder is interesting 

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