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    Confessions of a Moonflower
    Confessions of a Moonflower
    Confessions of a Moonflower
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    Confessions of a Moonflower

    By Rebecca Fionna

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    Confessions of a Moonflower is a book that aims to normalize mental illness in a world quick to stigmatize it. Its goal is to show that it is okay to not be okay and that a person’s worth is not compromised by suffering from a mental illness.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse UK
    Release dateDec 18, 2018
    ISBN9781728380018
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      Confessions of a Moonflower - Rebecca Fionna

      © 2018 Rebecca Fionna. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse  10/26/2018

      ISBN: 978-1-7283-8002-5 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-7283-8001-8 (e)

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Getty Images are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Getty Images.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Contents

      Fight

      Flight

      Freeze

      Submit

      Attach

      Detach

      Heal

      Dedicated to Audrey C. Bartels

      Thank you for believing in me when I didn’t and for encouraging me to cultivate my creativity since childhood.

      Foreword

      Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery. — J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

      My goal with this book is to raise awareness for the neglectful way mental illness is approached not only in society but specifically in the realm of education. I hope that by raising awareness, universities may implement programs and resources where students may go for help and support as they actively try to

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