Family Stories
Trina and Family
It took three years — and a very persistent mother — before Trina realized that…
Terrie
Terrie grew up in Mount Vernon, NY, with her parents and her younger sister. “Growing…
William and Rose Styron
William Styron (1925-2006), well-known author of Sophie’s Choice, first experienced major depression at age 60….
Susan and Gary
When Susan’s son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age nine, she wasn’t panicked or…
Renee with husband, Gary
Renee’s family was the first to recognize she wasn’t acting like herself. “I was isolating…
Gene and Patrice
Gene’s depression began when he was a child and suffered severe panic attacks. He experienced…
Nell Casey
Nell Casey, editor of Unholy Ghost, was only 16 years old when her sister Maud…
Zack and Nancy
Less than a year ago, while away at college, Zack had his first major manic…
Missy, Bill, and Katherine
Although Missy struggled with bouts of depression since childhood, she resisted taking medication. She finally…
Michael and Family
By the middle of his junior year Michael was finding it nearly impossible to get…