“Abbie is kind, empathetic, authentic, honest, relatable and funny; she is an absolute gem. I feel so blessed to have her in my corner.”
“If you’re seeking compassionate and non-judgmental support for a premenstrual disorder, I highly recommend working with Abbie.”
“I can show up without fear, anxiety or shame, and it’s like talking to a caring friend or a big sister who gives that genuine love and understanding that you need.”
“Working with Abbie has been instrumental to my growth and well-being while navigating PMDD.”
“It feels so empowering to work with Abbie. With similar lived experiences and exceptional listening skills, she makes me feel seen, heard and understood.”
“Abbie has been a wise and invaluable guide who’s helped me traverse the dark caverns of my PMDD awakening.”
“If you want someone who just 'gets it' when it comes to PMDD, Abbie is that person.”
Are You Looking For One To One PMDD Support?
I offer accessible one to one PMDD peer support sessions for both ongoing support and in the moment urgent care.
Based in Canada, I have hundreds of hours of experience working internationally with our PMDD community providing a safe space for individual online peer support.
My support style is intuitive, grounded in presence, kindness, authenticity, warmth and compassion.
I offer 90, 60 or 30 minute peer support sessions on a sliding scale on a pay what you can basis. Please note all rates are in Canadian dollars.
Rates for one to one peer support sessions with Abbie:
Full session (90 minutes) $90
Short session (60 minutes) $60
Check-in session (30 minutes) $30
I offer one to one peer support sessions Monday-Friday on the following schedule:
9:30AM (PST) 11:30AM (CST) 12:30PM (EST) 5:30PM (GMT)
11:15AM (PST) 1:15PM (CST) 2:15PM (EST) 7:15PM (GMT)
4:00PM (PST) 6:00PM (CST) 7:00PM (EST)
If you would like a session outside of my availability, please reach out to me on my contact page: https://www.justlikemepeersupport.com/contact
Here is a link to World Time Buddy if you do not see your time zone represented above:
https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/
If you would like to connect before booking your first session, you have the option to book a free 15 minute meet and greet:
https://justlikemepeersupport.janeapp.com/#/discipline/1/treatment/1
If you need a currency converter: https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/
Are You Looking For Community PMDD Support?
I facilitate weekly pay what you can community peer support meetings for my international WhatsApp community. If you would like to join, please attend one of my Saturday intro meetings!
In 2024 I started a WhatsApp group for PMDD support. Since then our little group has grown into a thriving international online community!
Each Saturday I offer a free meeting to introduce both the concept of Befriending Our PMDD, and Just Like Me supports and services.
Do You live In Victoria, Canada?
Once a month I host an in person PMDD community space from my home in Fairfield. If you would like to come along, please reach out using the link below:
“Abbie has created an online community space like no other that I’ve experienced; this is a space where I can express myself and trust that my experience and humanity are being received by people who understand.”
“It’s always so heartwarming to have a group of what started as
complete strangers grow into a community of folks who genuinely support and uplift one another, sharing glimmers of hope, resilience, and personal wins that remind you of our shared humanity beyond just going through PMDD.”
“Abbie has created a nurturing and supportive space for me and others to seek support on the difficult days, express gratitude and joy for the progress we're making, and to heal together. ”
It is very important to me that Just Like Me Peer Support reflects my personal values
Compassion
Authenticity
Kindness
Community
My Journey To Befriending My PMDD
My journey to befriending my PMDD started when I noticed the language of “hell week” in PMDD forums and support groups. Although I found those spaces validating, over time it actually made me feel worse about my condition. I resented PMDD and the impacts it had on my life. I would brace for luteal, and felt at war with my body.
I decided to make a resource board with images of how I would fight my PMDD monster. I’m a child of the 80’s, so I chose characters from the vampire film The Lost Boys. I had decided that each of the vampires represented a symptom of my PMDD (anxiety, depression, apathy, fatigue)
I found the scariest image of the vampire gang, and then I randomly came across another image, one of the actors out of character looking harmless and friendly, and I thought to myself, huh… maybe these vampires aren’t as real and scary as they seem? In that moment I realised I had a choice of how I related to my symptoms, and I chose to find ways to befriend the monster.
I came across a beautiful embroidery circle on etsy with a powerful image of a female body flourishing.
I am a very visual person, and I found it hopeful and inspiring, wondering if maybe I could thrive too?
I needed to feel that my PMDD monster didn’t define me, that it was something outside of me that I could look at, hold and cultivate a new relationship with.
So I went out and bought a PMDD monster from the My Friend Monster Company. I named her Professor Marmalade Daphne Duke (first names to pop into my head) and started my journey towards self-acceptance, self-compassion, self-care and self- love!
Interviews I Have Given:
“I Shouldn’t Be Feeling Suicidal Every Month”- Searching For Answers For Women With Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
By Sadie Mcdonald
In 2024 I was interviewed about my journey with PMDD in a student feature article, which was picked up by a website called Healthy Debate.
My husband Ryan and I were interviewed in 2025 on CBC Radio’s Now Or Never program about the impacts of hormonal health issues on my life. I talk about what it’s like to live with PMDD, my journey to a diagnosis, and the impacts of PMDD on my marriage.
What’s Up With My Hormones?!
Honouring My Grandmother, Joan
Through the peer support work that I do, I hope to honour the life of my Maternal Grandmother, Joan or “Nanny” as I called her. From what I know, and what I remember, Nanny experienced OCD, Anxiety and Depression.
The more I understand about PMDD, the more I wonder if maybe she had it too?
I think Joan was deeply misunderstood, living with an internal daily struggle that she received little compassion or support for. I hope with every woman I support I can do you proud Nanny!