Beyond Quirky: The descent into the darkness, hallucinations, and…

Beyond Quirky is a memoir about the descent into the hallucinations, delusions and darkness of schizophrenia. It started when I was twenty-seven and returning to college after I had my four children. Initially, I didn't know they were hallucinations and delusions but it became more evident as time progressed. From erotomania (a delusion), ostracization by neighbors, stigmatization, and denial this personal story delves into the detailed, daily visions and deliriums that affected my hectic collegiate and young parenthood lifestyle. Adding to that frenzied existence was my marriage to an alcoholic and prescription addict. Despite everything happening it was my utmost challenge over the twenty year span to maintain the appearance of sanity for child custody reasons. This is my story....