Against All Odds
| When I look back at my youth, I was always sad and
crying. The breakdown came as a surprise and shock. I started to think
it was some sort of punishment for something I did. When I was
hospitalized I lost everything, including my home and possessions. It
was incredibly sad when I had to give up my cats also. All of a sudden
my whole life had changed. I had always been independent. Now I was
totally dependent on other people for my livelihood. At this time I live
in a family coop-household with 4 other women with psychiatric
disabilities. When you are in the mental health system only, you live in
a bubble. You are isolated. I have questions about my illness. Will I
ever again be the person I was years ago?
Joi Kendricks, Client |
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