It's tiring to have to repeat myself over and over again but up to now 144 of you have signed which means that I am not alone in my fight for the trauma related to this illness needing to be acknowledged and recognised but also the stigma that our actions or symptoms of this illness are purely behavioural, a choice or because we are just too emotional is so inaccurate and thanks to people showing me I'm not alone I have found it within myself to continue expressing my need for trauma informed care and treatment to the point that finally one ear at a time I am being heard. There is now beginning to be an attitude of 'oh I didn't realise you'd been through all that' often followed by 'you're very strong' but more importantly the ability to see there is a reason behind my emotional intensity and my actions or behaviours related to this! It's a long journey but the small smile is real. 

 Thankyou x