the healing lab

the healing lab

Maura & Me

23. The Beginning of The End

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

Kate Speer's avatar
Kate Speer
Nov 03, 2023
∙ Paid
62
17
Share

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…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to the healing lab to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 The Healing Lab, LLC
Publisher Terms
Substack
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture