From Playgrounds to Psych Wards
Book Launch Team
One moment you're a loving mother of four, cherishing the simple joys of the playground, and the next, you find yourself confined to a 12x12 room in a psychiatric hospital. How does one bridge the gap between the mundane and the unimaginable? How does a perfectly healthy pregnancy spiral into a journey through the depths of the human psyche? In "From Playgrounds to Psych Wards," Amanda Taylor takes you on an extraordinary odyssey through the corridors of her mind, from health through a sudden descent into the abyss of psychosis. This story also contains her husband’s perspective of losing his wife for 18 months. With raw honesty, they recount the traumatic delivery that forever altered the trajectory of their life. It's a story of lightning-fast transitions, from the playground to the psych ward, from joy to misery. As you delve into these pages, prepare to be wrapped up in a narrative that feels like it was plucked straight from a movie script. This is not just a tale of postpartum psychosis; it's a story of human resilience and the enduring power of hope. Taylor's journey is vulnerable and authentic, and offers a profoundly human perspective on the clinical experience of mental illness. This story will resonate with anyone who has faced adversity, has felt the weight of despair, or has yearned for a flicker of hope in their darkest hours. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and ultimately uplifted by this unforgettable story. "From Playgrounds to Psych Wards" is a gripping, real-life account of divine redemption that will stay with you long after the last page.
In the blink of an eye
"In life, we often encounter unexpected turns and face challenges that shake the very foundation of our existence. It’s during these moments of profound darkness that God’s grace, power, and goodness become real to us in ways we never could have imagined. The story of Amanda and her husband Colby, dear friends of ours, reveals the strength that can be found in Jesus even in the depths of despair."
Excerpt from the Forward
Craig Groeschel
A Glimpse Into the Book and Our Story
July 2014
YOU CAN ALSO LISTEN TO OUR STORY ON THESE PODCASTS:
Messy Table Podcast
Fighting through Psychosis
Awesome Marriage Podcast
Surviving the Valleys
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A Mom's Story
Postpartum Psychosis
Awesome Marriage Podcast
Making the Most of the Highs
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More Than Roommates
Staying Engaged...
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DECEMBER 2013 - FAMILY PICTURES/VIDEO AT THE PLAYGROUND
Video taken place while I was still struggling with postpartum psychosis and severe depression
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