Sunny's early life and the first signs of trauma.

• Sunny is originally from Wisconsin and grew up in Milwaukee, experiencing family turmoil after her parents' divorce.
• She recalls her first traumatic experience at a very young age, which she later understood to be sexual abuse.
• Early childhood memories are vague but include traumatic events that stayed with her into adulthood.

Sunny's childhood was marred by repeated sexual abuse by various family members.

• Sunny recounts the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of multiple family members, including her grandfather, cousins, and uncle.
• The abuse was pervasive and happened regularly when family members visited or when she stayed at their homes.
• Sunny's mother, who divorced her father and was disowned by her family, was often absent due to work, leaving Sunny and her siblings with family, where the abuse occurred.

Sunny's early health issues and lack of parental protection.

• Sunny experienced a seizure as a toddler, which led to a neighbor performing CPR and saving her life.
• She reflects on her parents' absence during her childhood, which left her and her siblings unprotected and led to continued abuse.

The aftermath of Sunny's parents' divorce and its effects on her life.

• The divorce of Sunny's parents was tumultuous, with her father cheating and her mother seeking education for a better life.
• Post-divorce, Sunny and her siblings lived with their father and his family, where neglect and abuse were rampant.
• Sunny's father was largely absent, leaving the children in a home with no food and no adult supervision, leading to severe neglect.

The physical and emotional abuse Sunny faced in her father's household.

• Living in her father's extended family's home, Sunny was subjected to physical abuse by her aunts and exposure to inappropriate sexual behavior.
• Her grandfather sexually abused the children in the house, and pornography was frequently displayed, further normalizing the sexual abuse.

Sunny's return to her mother's care and challenges during high school.

• Sunny moved back in with her mother after more abuse at her father's house, which resulted in her mother rescuing her and her siblings.
• She faced emotional and mental abuse from her mother, who expected Sunny to act as a second mother to her siblings while maintaining perfect grades.

Challenges in college leading to escalating mental health symptoms.

• During college, Sunny started to realize that her behavior and emotions were not normal, leading to self-sabotage in relationships.
• A series of personal losses, including the breakup with her boyfriend and losing her job, led Sunny back to her toxic family environment.

Sunny's suicide attempt leads to her hospitalization and diagnosis.

• Feeling hopeless, Sunny attempted suicide and was hospitalized, which led to her learning about trauma and therapy.
• In the hospital, she was diagnosed with BPD and PTSD, leading to a path of recovery with therapy and medication.

Sunny's efforts to move forward and find purpose in helping others.

• Sunny's journey includes working with children as a way to make something positive out of her experiences.
• She discusses the impact of her physical health issues, including surgeries for appendicitis, scoliosis, and tumors, on her mental health.
• Sunny finds solace in helping others, particularly children, as it helps her heal and gives her a sense of purpose.