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My name is Bertie and I am in my 40s.

We'll just leave that there and I live on the East Coast.

I am a self-proclaimed and everybody calls me the cat mom.

I have lots of animals come from a family of animal lovers.

I work very closely with rescue and foster organizations in my city,

which is how I ended up with as many cats as I do.

I feel like it's important to mention the fact that I am an animal lover and have had

so many cats because that is what landed me in this situation or the circumstances that

brought me here to share my story today.

It's taken me over 10 years to be able to really talk about this in a way that felt

safe and comfortable for me.

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