23. The Beginning of The End

A 'Maura and Me' chapter about losing myself to illness almost completely

A NOTE: I am so glad you are here with me today. As I share this chapter, I want to let you know that the piece does include vivid descriptions of experiencing a fugue state.

Only when the truth of serious mental illness is shared with radical transparency will people like me be safe. This week it is that truth in action. Now, without further ado, I take…