Publisher's Synopsis
This could be one of the most unique mental health books you'll ever read.
Living Hell Stigma is for anyone that has suffered stigma from mental illness or physical disability. I know firsthand how deep those wounds can cut. In an effort to change the dialogue surrounding stigma from shame to understanding, I offer you the most candid, sometimes embarrassing aspects of my life in this offerings pages.
While my story is a speck in the much larger mental health conversation, this book's later sections focus on specific mental illnesses and how we can challenge their broad negative historical stereotypes.
Following a traumatic birth and subsequent mental minefield, I've seen the lows of total agoraphia and asylum life mixed with the highs of working in media alongside professional athletes and actors. Perhaps my personal story can both entertain and inspire you. Perhaps the conversations found in segments two and three will resonate with you.
This book is written in three parts. Segment one summarizes my experiences as a physically disabled and mentally ill individual. Segment two provides a comprehensive look into the disorders I've faced. Finally, segment three offers a detailed mental health conversation. Part three's topics include everything from the history and impact of mental health stigma, to healthcare shortages, to how our broken psychiatric care system strains us all. While this is a deep read, it also contains irreverent situational comedy and tips for maximizing yourself in any situation.
Thank you so much for taking the journey to raise greater mental health awareness! Let's begin our conversation with my formative understanding of "normal" and "abnormal."
