A review by lori_micho
While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence by Meg Kissinger

5.0

A heartfelt and incredibly heartbreaking memoir about a family of ten struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, and sadly, suicide in a time when people didn't disclose mental illness because of the stigma associated with it. Thankfully, due to education, awareness, and brave families like the authors sharing their stories, the paradigm is shifting. The takeaway here is that if you or a loved one are struggling, there is no shame in asking for help. It could save a life. A must-read for everyone!