Amy Jean Mittelstadt

Amy Mittelstadt is a trauma-informed writer, psychology student, and cycle-breaking mother of three who is passionate about empowering survivors of complex trauma to reclaim their voice and rebuild their sense of self. Raised in the foster care system and having lived through over twenty placements before the age of eighteen, Amy understands firsthand what it means to grow up unseen, mislabeled, and emotionally displaced. Now pursuing a degree in psychology with plans to become a clinical psychologist, Amy draws on her lived experience to advocate for trauma-informed care, emotional literacy, and survivor-led healing. She was recently honored with the Presidential Outstanding Student Award at her college for her academic excellence, leadership, and resilience. Amy is an active member of the Global Leaders Club, where she fosters community growth and encourages emotional empowerment among her peers. She is currently writing her first book, The Ones Who Raised Me Didn’t Know Me, a hybrid memoir and transformational guide for women who grew up misunderstood, misnamed, or emotionally silenced, and who are now reclaiming their identities with clarity and strength. Her writing explores themes such as narcissistic abuse, complex PTSD, emotional survival, and healing through authenticity. Through blog entries, poetry, and educational advocacy, Amy creates a space where truth is honored and survivors are reminded that they were never broken, only buried. Her work is a voice for those who are learning that peace is not the absence of pain, but the presence of self.