Surviving Crazy

<p>Life as author Melissa L. Ross knew it was not only emotionally and mentally challenging but also a harmful physical journey. In Surviving Crazy she narrates her life’s story sharing how she navigated the rough periods of mental illness.</p> <p>In the memoir Ross describes not only the sporadic happy moments of her childhood but also the details of the many deep dark self-abusive periods that imprisoned her and tried to destroy her truly bright and loving mind. Candidly Ross discusses how she was confronted with one battle after another and how self-mutilation seemed to be the only recourse. Fortunately she found the will to seek help first with a counselor and then through a psychiatric hospital to assist her in dealing with her haunting thoughts and self-destructive behavior.</p> <p>Surviving Crazy shows how Ross’s strong will determination and love coupled with a desire to help others helped her to survive. She discusses how she learned ways to overcome the turmoil and confusion that lived in her mind. The process was long hard and often scary but one that has brought her to a brighter future.</p>