The awkward armadillo : a mental health memoir
(Book)

"So where do I begin with my story? Introductions are difficult at best. -- This fun, heartful, and sometimes sorrowful account of growing up with anxiety, depression, and social awkwardness is a journey that might reveal secrets about ourselves The author's humor and randomness bring light to her darkest struggles in a way that's so human it resonates as you read her words. As an anxious child trying to navigate her way through the odd instance known as life, she touches on important topics, details her personal hardships such as being labeled a Special Needs Student, grappling with speech and learning disabilities, and tying to figure out who she was amidst the chaos of depression and anxiety. Grab a glass of tea, wine, or beer and get ready to find light in the darkness, an unexpected smile, and a story that'll turn you inside out giving you hope."--,Back cover