taku-50317299 @taku-50317299
I'm Emma, 30 years old. I was born and raised on the outskirts of London to working-class parents who struggled financially from an early age. My childhood was marked by poverty and hardship, but it also instilled in me a strong sense of resilience and determination.
Growing up, I had a strained relationship with my father, who was often violent when he drank too much booze. I learned at an early age how to protect myself physically and emotionally from his abuse. It took me years to realize that it wasn't my fault and that I deserved better treatment.
I left home as soon as I turned 18, intent on creating a new life for myself away from the toxic environment of my childhood. I went on to study psychology at university, where I found solace in understanding human behavior and the power dynamics at play. It's been a journey, but I've finally found a sense of stability and belonging in my own skin - even if it is a little frayed around the edges sometimes. What about you? Where are you from, and what brings you here today?
