Thom Bierdz is an actor, artist, author, and loving brother who reaches into his own psyche to tell a heart wrenching and raw account of his life that will leave you breathless. Not only does Thom write about his struggle to understand why his brother murdered his mother, but he writes about his struggles with… Continue reading Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Murder, Mental Illness, and Recovery by Thom Bierdz
Category: Mental Illness
The Jagged Years of Ruthie J. by Ruth Simkin
Ruthie Simkin's young life was about to change. She would have strange, hysterical episodes where she knew subconsciously they were wrong, but she did them anyway. At age 18 after a particular terrifying incident and after being diagnosed with epilepsy, her mother and father had had enough and against her will, put her in Chestnut… Continue reading The Jagged Years of Ruthie J. by Ruth Simkin