Title: An Impossible Life: The Inspiring True Story of a Woman’s Struggle from Within
Authors: Rachael Siddoway & Sonja Wasden
Publisher: The Gap Press LLC
ISBN: 978-1733619493
Pages: 328
Genre: Counseling & Psychology eBooks on Bipolar Disorder/Mood Disorders/Depression
Synopsis
When thirty-five-year-old Sonja Wasden is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital by her husband and father, she is sure it is a mistake. Wife of a CEO, mother of three, living in a beautiful suburb, Sonja’s life appears ideal. How did she get here?
In a gripping and breathtaking narrative that makes the reader feel as though they are listening in on a private conversation, Sonja tells the compelling real account of her struggle with marriage, motherhood, and mental illness.
An Impossible Life is an unforgettable true story of perseverance when all hope seems lost. Intriguing and heartfelt, Sonja’s personal account of her mental health journey shines a beacon of hope to all who feel overwhelmed by the specter of mental illness.
About the Authors
Rachael Siddoway has traveled the country speaking with organizations, mental health advocacy groups, government officials, and media outlets about her family’s personal experiences with mental health struggles and about the stigmas that surround mental illness.Rachael has been interviewed more than fifty times on local and national news, including CBS This Morning. She is an author, keynote speaker, and mental health advocate. Rachael graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in Art Education. A lover of cats and poetry, she lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Brett.
Sonja Wasden is a mental health advocate, keynote speaker, and author. She has traveled the country speaking with Fortune 500 companies, not-for-profit organizations, government officials, advocacy groups, and media outlets about the importance of mental health. She has been an op-ed contributor in such publications as The Washington Post, The Hill, NAMI, Ms. Magazine, Thrive Global, Kevin MD., and others.Sonja has been interviewed more than fifty times on local and national news, including CBS This Morning, about the importance of raising mental health awareness. She has had the privilege of sharing her story and message of hope with millions of people. Sonja is passionate about helping individuals and organizations create open and inclusive conversations around mental health. –This text refers to the paperback edition.