Trauma, 3 New Siblings, and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar…

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  Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation