Jessica Markus Life Map 502

By jessmarkus21
  • Jessica is Born

    Jessica is Born

    I was born in Massachusetts. My parents were married and I was their first child.
  • Birth of younger sister, Samantha

    Birth of younger sister, Samantha

    My sister Samantha was born when I was 2 years old.
  • Move from Massachusetts to Arizona

    Move from Massachusetts to Arizona

    When I was 5 years old, my whole family moved to Arizona because my dad started a new job there.
  • Parents separate and Jessica moved with mom to New Jersey

    Parents separate and Jessica moved with mom to New Jersey

    When I was 16, my parents separated, and eventually divorced. At the time of separation, I moved to New Jersey with my mom and my sister stayed with my dad in Arizona.
  • Jessica diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety

    Jessica diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety

    At the age of 18, I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I was in my freshman year of college and began combined medication and therapeutic services.
  • Jessica moves back to Arizona

    Jessica moves back to Arizona

    When I was 23, I moved back to Arizona, spending a short time living with my dad and getting my own apartment a few months later. I started working as a behavioral health technician at an outpatient program for Native American women.