PTSD and me: my recovery journey

The Canary’s Kerry-Anne Mendoza was diagnosed with PTSD in 2018. She describes her 18-month journey into recovery as the “best gift” she ever gave herself. For Mental Health Awareness Week, Kerry-Anne is sharing her story with the world for the first time.

Trigger warnings: Childhood sexual abuse, rape, childhood physical abuse, childhood emotional neglect, difficult family relationships, mental ill health in a parent, narcissistic abuse, suicidal ideation, specific discussion of traumatic events.

Find out more about PTSD here.