Danny discusses her birthplace, the places she grew up, and her adoption into an abusive family.

• Born in Oceanside, lived in various towns in California, and moved to Colorado at 14.
• Adopted at six months old by a family she describes as horrible people.
• Her adoptive father, a dishonorably discharged commanding officer, may have sexually abused her and her sister.

Danny shares the abuse she faced in childhood and her attempts to escape from home starting at a young age.

• Believes her adoptive father sexually abused her and her sister, leading to a loss of memory for two years of her life.
• She knew about sex by age three but didn't learn to tie her shoes until seven due to neglect.
• She started running away from home at age six because of the abusive environment.

Danny uncovers her biological father but faces his suicide and spends time in juvenile detention.

• Her adoption was supposed to be open, but she didn't reconnect with her biological dad until 15, and he hung himself when she was 20.
• After moving to Colorado, her parents signed her over to DHS custody, and she spent time in juvenile detention over a minor theft.

Danny recounts her early marriage, the birth of her children, and subsequent relationship difficulties.

• Married young and had her first child, but faced betrayal when her husband moved his ex-girlfriend in and she was unable to take her son.
• Attempted suicide, leading to hospitalization with severe hypothermia after her friend found her.

A series of painful events including the loss of her children and struggles with her second marriage.

• Got remarried after her first divorce and had a son with autism.
• Lost custody of another son to her parents temporarily and felt abandoned by her family.
• Her son Sam passed away, leading to a difficult period of grief and substance abuse.

Danny discusses her mental health diagnosis and the impact of her disorder on her life.

• Diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder, stemming from neglect in her early months of life.
• The disorder causes her to become stressed and destructive, with her brain having abnormal gray matter distribution.
• She struggles with PTSD, sometimes experiencing hallucinations and memory loss due to trauma.

Danny details her current living situation and the recent hardships she and her husband have faced.

• Currently staying with a friend named James, feeling like they've overstayed their welcome.
• Dealing with the legality of being homeless in Las Vegas and her ongoing PTSD symptoms.

Danny opens up about how she copes with trauma through substance abuse and her desire for a normal life.

• Struggles with using drugs as a coping mechanism for her pain, particularly after her son Sam's death.
• Expresses a wish to be sober and happy, and the difficulty of achieving this due to her mental health issues.

Danny reflects on a happier time in her life and shares her current feelings of despair and hopelessness.

• Recalls a better period when she was married and running a motorcycle business.
• Feels like she's lost everything, including her children, and struggles to find hope or a solution.

Danny discusses her experiences with psychiatric medication and therapy.

• Has been prescribed medications like gabapentin, which only work temporarily before she becomes overwhelmed again.
• Feels disillusioned with therapists who don't offer tangible help beyond asking how she feels about her situations.

Danny talks about enduring the aftermath of multiple tragedies and her struggle to process them.

• Finds October a particularly difficult month due to anniversaries of several loved ones' deaths.
• Feels overwhelmed by the accumulated grief and tragedy over the years and seeks to numb her pain.

Danny expresses the toll of emotional strain on her relationship and her own well-being.

• Feels she must maintain composure around her husband to avoid stressing him out, leading her to bottle up her emotions.
• Acknowledges her husband's own struggles and the difficulty they both face in supporting each other.

Danny yearns for stability and a path to healing as she confronts her past and current challenges.

• Desperately wants to be okay and seeks a way to deal with years of accumulated trauma.
• Feels like every attempt at stability and improvement is thwarted by another tragedy or setback.

Danny contemplates her future and the possibility of seeking help through medication and therapy.

• Considers resuming psychiatric medication and therapy despite past disappointments and challenges.
• Wrestles with the dilemma of needing help but also fearing the potential negative long-term effects of medication.

Danny closes with an emotional struggle, grappling with the impact of her disorders and the absence of support.

• Struggles to articulate the depth of her pain and the lack of support from her husband during her weakest moments.
• The conversation ends with a raw display of her emotional state and the sheer weight of her life's adversities.