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From convent classrooms to psychiatric wards, and from silent suffering to unapologetic self-expression, Stella V. Furlong takes you on an unflinching journey through the highs and lows of living with bipolar disorder.
With humor, insight, and raw honesty, Stella shares the story of a life interrupted by mental illness — but never defined by it. In this candid memoir/self-help hybrid, she explores the impact of class, gender, religion, and isolation on her identity and well-being. Along the way, she challenges stigma, celebrates survival, and offers hard-won wisdom for anyone navigating emotional distress.
Whether you’ve faced mental health struggles yourself or love someone who has, this book is a testament to the power of storytelling, solidarity, and speaking out — even when your voice shakes.
About the Author
Stella Furlong has a BA (Hons) Upper 2nd. In Social Sciences from Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), postgraduate research at York and Oxford Universities in Criminology/Deviance, an MA in Poverty Relief from Manchester Metropolitan University, a postgraduate diploma in Women’s Studies from the University of Kent at Canterbury and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a chronic …
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A memoir reveals one woman’s personal experiences as life led her from a dysfunctional childhood into the challenges of mental illness and ultimately to embracing an incredible transformation. ISBN 13 (SOFT): 9798765215128ISBN 13 (eBook): 9798765215111
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