Gessie Perez @triumphanttrichster has had trichotillomania since age 11. Once living in shame and secrecy, she has since become a proud advocate and "Triumphant Trichster." Gessie is the author of two books about trichotillomania and the founder of Trichster Sisters, a program in which she sends care packages to young girls with trichotillomania and acts as a mentor. Gessie serves as the Programs Director for The Lyder Foundation for BFRBs, a non-profit dedicated to supporting BFRBs in communities of color. She is also a peer coach with HabitAware, facilitating their kid and teen hangouts. In her professional life, Gessie works as a care provider for kids with developmental disabilities. To learn more about Gessie you can visit her website triumphanttrichster.com— This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania by giving my wrist a gentle hug or vibration when I’m doing the scanning behavior. Bring awareness into your life by visiting barbaralally.com/habitaware and use code LALLYLOVE for 10% off sitewide! Did you know HabitAware also offers virtual peer coaching? This one-to-one peer-based program will coach you through shifting mindset, practicing healthy strategies and creating your personal roadmap to recovery. To work with me, Ellen or Aneela, head over to habitaware.com/coaching today.—Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks.Begin your journey to self-acceptance with trichotillomania by enrolling in my course, Sharing Our Stories. Sharing Our Stories does a deep dive into your relationship with trichotillomania by using my guided journal, My Trichster Diaries, as our workbook. You can learn more at barbaralally.com

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