Hey everyone, my name is Caitlin and I'm a 19 year old student at Hiram College, a small liberal arts school in Northeastern Ohio. I am currently employed at a local veterinary hospital and could not be happier with my job! My workload has been tough this year since I am now in my upper level sciences, but I am managing... sometimes in productive ways and other times in destructive ways. I am in the process of letting go of my addiction to self-harm, and it is a long hard road. I'm working on it.I'm just looking for some tips and support from others in similar situations!

I grew up in Northeastern Ohio with my loving parents and two brothers. I have no complaints about my childhood; I am a lucky girl to have such a great family! However, my self-esteem started to wain once I hit my teenage years. The family history of mood disorders hit me-- fast. I put on a happy face for years, but was a secret cutter from age 13 to my present age of almost 20. I graduated valedictorian, made the class speech, and had tons of friends-- but the feeling of hopelessness and impulsiveness never went away.

I hope to become a small animal vet in a small practice,preferably one close to home here in Ohio. I plan on remaining close with my family, raising a family of my own, and building a stronger relationship with God. Oh, and I want a really cute puppy =)