114 - Having Complex PTSD helps me support my adopted kids.

About this episode

Seren shares her journey of adopting children while managing her Complex PTSD and the fulfillment it brings her.

Seren is an asexual, single adopter. She has Complex PTSD due to her abusive childhood. After years of mental health problems, she reached the end of her NHS therapy and tried to take her own life. She was able to access more therapy which is how she realised what happiness could feel like and how she knew she wanted to adopt. Initially, her agency didn't think she was ready but she wasn't deterred and eventually began the journey which led her to adopter a brother and sister. She talks about how parenting her children has made her "the happiest and most fulfilled I've ever been" and how she manages triggers and challenges. If you need someone to talk to, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 or visit their webpage Samaritans

People in this episode

Guest: Seren

Topics covered

• Complex PTSD
• adoption
• mental health
• parenting
• childhood trauma
• support

Keywords

• Complex PTSD
• adoption
• mental health
• parenting
• Samaritans
• childhood trauma

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHS, Samaritans

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