Journey of a Schizophrenic

About the Book

William gives a brief outline of some of his findings on this illness of schizophrenia which was compiled over 35 years of being a part of the mental health system in his homeland of Canada. His search for a better life led to numerous encounters with his God that saw some pretty amazing things occur. In spite of the fact that some medical personnel did not boost his sense of self worth at all , William has contributed to the betterment of society in his own small way. This book gives a written account of 15 stories that may prove this point. William says it is his faith which produces a sense of strong hope for him to continue despite facing the challenges of this disabling disease. This book may help people who are also encountering the trials of this disease as well as other people of faith may be strengthened by some of these stories. IT is also very informative for anyone on this subject of schizophrenia.

About the Author

William first started showing signs that something might not be quite right at age eight but it was not until his early 20’s that something was noticeable that would need attention. He gradually deteriorated until by age 25 he was admitted into the mental health system with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The attending doctors did not offer much hope but William was determined that he would still have a better life. He traveled extensively in western Canada in those early days before settling back in his home province of Ontario. His search for a better life led him to experience some amazing events which he has written about in this book. Today William resides as a single man close to his siblings where he does volunteer assignments of speaking to various interest groups about his lived experience with a serious mental illness…including high schools, police training schools, hospital staff and senior groups. He has also written articles on the subject of “recovery” for a local newspaper. He is reasonably content with a solid support network and a good medical staff that helps him maintain a high level of wellness after 35+ years of enduring up with this illness. He is a class role model today for some of his peers.