Kate Manson, 33

#MyTherapyJourney

Kate Manson, 33

📍 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

“I launched my current company Tarot CBD to support my mental health journey and transition from western medicine to plant-based alternatives. I had a turbulent upbringing and often suffered physical and mental abuse from both of my parents. When I was eleven years my older sister passed away suddenly in a car accident, shortly after my biological father severed our relationship and started a new family. My mother began drinking very heavily and was often abusive physically and emotionally, and my stepfather stood by quietly during her abuse and on occasion would get involved in both the physical and mental abuse. I was asked to leave my parent's house at 17, and I couch surfed for months until I was able to get my own apartment. I graduated from high school, found work and was relatively stable for a few years. When I was 23 my younger sister was diagnosed with cancer and was in and out of the hospital for over a year. She's in remission now and is taking control of her life. As an adult I've suffered from anxiety and depression and have worked with a therapist for years to overcome the trauma and let go of my past. 

My therapist helped me understand that I am loved and capable of accepting love. I had multiple therapists over the past ten years, each of which taught me different ways to cope with my anger and depression. One focused solely on my intimate relationships and helped me map my behaviors and break certain patterns. Through all of this, I maintained steady employment, healthy friendships, and relationships, and grew professionally. Tarot is my second company and is a direct reflection of my search for whole-body health.”