What if life is a complete accident made up of a series of random ambiguities that only begin to reveal their meaning in the rearview mirror?Growing up in the 1960's and 70's meant riding bikes, climbing trees, very little supervision, and believing that almost anything was possible. But beneath the freedom of childhood was an invisible inheritance: mental illness that quietly shaped family relationships, identity, and the way the world was experienced.
With honesty, with, and remarkable self-awareness, the author explores the winding path through severe anxiety, depression, mania and the relentless habit of overthinking everything. Along the way readers will encounter stories of hitchhiking across America, wandering the country in a VW bus, teaching middle school (and the emotional scars that came with it. fascinating detours into Iowa lore, quirky history, and countless random moments that somehow make a meaningful life.
After surviving the darkest point imaginable and surviving a suicide attempt, the author began the long, difficult work of healing. With the unwavering love of family and the courage to keep moving forward, he discovered that thriving is possible. Raw, honest, and funny. Perfect for fans of inspiring memoirs and triumphant mental health survival stories. This book will make you laugh, cry and look at the world a little bit differently.
What if life is a complete accident made up of a series of random ambiguities that only begin to reveal their meaning in the rearview mirror?Growing up in the 1960's and 70's meant riding bikes, climbing trees, very little supervision, and believing that almost anything was possible. But beneath the freedom of childhood was an invisible inheritance: mental illness that quietly shaped family relationships, identity, and the way the world was experienced.
With honesty, with, and remarkable self-awareness, the author explores the winding path through severe anxiety, depression, mania and the relentless habit of overthinking everything. Along the way readers will encounter stories of hitchhiking across America, wandering the country in a VW bus, teaching middle school (and the emotional scars that came with it. fascinating detours into Iowa lore, quirky history, and countless random moments that somehow make a meaningful life.
After surviving the darkest point imaginable and surviving a suicide attempt, the author began the long, difficult work of healing. With the unwavering love of family and the courage to keep moving forward, he discovered that thriving is possible. Raw, honest, and funny. Perfect for fans of inspiring memoirs and triumphant mental health survival stories. This book will make you laugh, cry and look at the world a little bit differently.
