I'm so happy that you found some answers, Lindsey. Imagine how you would feel if you didn't have such open communications with your mom!
I thought about child therapy, as well, but just opted for other courses. Some of it was too painful for me, at that time. But, you will have years to heal before you get to university and, by then, you and your wonderful mama will be best friends, for life! You'll be ready, prepared, and certainly brilliant enough to cope with the things that you'll be learning about!
God bless you and your amazing family, all of you!