The Works of a Schizophrenic: Illness or a Gift

By Christine Walter

This book includes art work, a play, poetry and my story. It is about my journey of healing through writing. Overcoming partner abuse, mental illness and being institutionalized. My hope is that anyone who has been abused or diagnosed with a mental illness will be able to relate to my book. This book is for everyone. I hope to decrease the stigmatization of those diagnosed with an illness and illustrate that labels don't stop people from having successful lives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jun 2, 2014
• ISBN: 9781496906106

Christine Walter

I have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Depression. I have been mentally institutionalized and am a survivor of partner abuse. Growing up in Toronto I took courses such as Play writing, Journalism, Creative Writing and English Literature. Wanting to have a better understanding of myself and others I majored in Social Work at Ryerson; minoring in Sociology and studying under an anti-oppressive framework.

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THE WORKS OF A SCHIZOPHRENIC

Illness or a Gift

CHRISTINE WALTER

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Published by AuthorHouse 04/23/2014

ISBN: 978-1-4969-0609-0 (sc)

      978-1-4969-0610-6 (e)

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In loving memory of my father Gary Walter; my mother Eleanor Walter; in loving memory of my grandfather Walter Clark; my grandmother Elizabeth Clark and my dear friends Dale and Tina.

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Comfort is lacking I’m slacking, stress, I can’t be good to myself right now Don’t slow down, keep moving, it’s all around you. What road will I take today? What man or woman will take my blues away? I’m present then back. I am not who