Emily’s passion came suddenly while working as a travel agent, dreaming of a perfect job working as a travel writer. She invested in a course at Mount Royal University in Travel Writing and, as instructed, looked through a few magazines to find a fit. She came across SZ Magazines, then emailed the owner/editor and sent him the speech she had been reciting while volunteering, and paid, to read to Junior and Senior High Schools, Mount Royal University students, a group home, piers and caregivers on what it’s like living with schizophrenia.
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In “A Mind All Her Own,” Karen P. White presents a gripping and deeply moving narrative that follows the harrowing journey of Emily, a young Christian girl whose life is marred by unspeakable abuse from her infancy. As she grows, Emily learns to conceal her suffering, navigating her daily existence through calculated decisions to keep her secrets hidden. The weight of these buried traumas eventually leads her to develop schizophrenia in her late teenage years.
Emily’s story is one of resilience amidst unimaginable pain, where revealing the truth could shatter her family and cause irreparable damage. This poignant and raw tale sheds light on the profound impact of abuse and the complex realities of mental illness.
Note: This book contains mature content and is intended for adult readers. Read at your own risk.