Sledgehammer

Unexpectedly plunged into the earth shattering world of mental illness, Katie Miller struggles to survive through her husband¿s bipolar illness which threatens to consume her and her children. In this true account of a bipolar marriage, follow Katie as her faith and family help her walk through the valley of the shadow of death created by her husbands profound illness. Packed full with conflicts with Immigration & Naturalization Services, conversations with the Department of Homeland...
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Unexpectedly plunged into the earth shattering world of mental illness, Katie Miller struggles to survive through her husband¿s bipolar illness which threatens to consume her and her children. In this true account of a bipolar marriage, follow Katie as her faith and family help her walk through the valley of the shadow of death created by her husbands profound illness. Packed full with conflicts with Immigration & Naturalization Services, conversations with the Department of Homeland Security, flights to the woods, a high speed police chase, and multiple harrowing escapes, this autobiography promises high adventure, heartache, and hope. Not only does Katie share her story, but she shares her heart and her understanding of bipolar illness from a very intimate perspective. She describes her husband¿s three major medication compliance phases, shares her Emergency Preparedness Plan, and provides insight into not only her thoughts, but also those of her children. Katie¿s book does more than just provide readers with a great story. It also educates them on the issues surrounding major mental illnesses, family life, and the power of clinging to faith through it all. Miller¿s book is written for families struggling with mental illness, and the myriad of people who support these families: counselors, doctors, police officers, lawyers, judges, social workers, friends, and extended family. Her purpose is multifaceted: to be a companion to those who feel they are walking this lonely road unaided, to be a support to those who feel like their life is so crazy no one can relate, and to be a lesson to those who are supporting these families. Miller¿s desire is to encourage conversation and collaboration in this very murky field where the elephant in the room is often too big to even fit in the room. Mental illness impacts all of us sooner or later. We may be witnesses, supporters, or even victims. Sledgehammer is the true story of shattered lives. It is a call to greater awareness of the power of mental illness and its impact on families and society.