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By Philip Hill
ISBN: 978-1-78382-3314
Published: 2017
Pages: 32
Key Themes: Mental Health, Bereavement, Loss, Mourning
About The Author/Description
Philip Hill was the youngest of a family of four and was born on the same day as his twin brother Paul. His elder brother was Peter and sister Anita, Philip never saw his father but was reunited with his mother on a visit to her care home when he was 14 years old. Philip and Paul were brought up by foster parents Albert and Jessica alongside their aoptive sister Lynn.
Developing. From a young adult to Middle aged man is not an easy task for anyone let alone someone diagnosed with a severe mental health issue.
The poetry in the Wilderness Years reflects a journey of progress that has not been pain free but has led to a steady transformation the poorly developed young adult I was thirty years ago.
Book Extract
January 28th 2001
The meaning of recovery.
Where there is no hope
There is no meaning
You can only find meaning
Through hope
Where there is no affirmation
You can feel invisible
You can only find true love
Through affirmation
Where there is no forgiveness
The power to love diminishes
You can only find forgiveness
Through understanding
Where there is no faith
Doubt has not been overcome
In dealing with doubt
Our faith grows stronger
Where is no grieving
Losses are not acknowledged
You can only find emotional gain
Through emotional pain
Where there is no stigma
Your identity is accepted
You can only deal with prejudice
Through Celebrating your difference.
Dedicated to Fiona Breckenridge – the best friend anyone could have.
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