Fruit of the Womb

About the Book

For most of my life, the word “mother” had been a doubled-edged sword. When I was nine years old, my mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia. This monster of a disease robbed my family of their mother and my mother of her family. Many years later, when I married at age twenty-three, I started an unexpected and deeply painful journey through infertility. I found myself in a place where few could ever begin to understand my pain and loss. As I struggled to have a family of my own, I began to reflect back on the loss of my own mother to mental illness. This book is dedicated to my mother, Susan. In writing this, I hope to share the tragic yet beautiful story of her life and to shed some light on the devastating effects schizophrenia has on families.

About the Author

Born and raised by an Irish-American Mother, Halloween was and still is a beloved holiday in our family. I am so thankful my mother put the magic of Halloween in my heart so that I may share it with my son. Dedicated to the loving memory of my mother, who is always with me in heart and spirit. This is for you oh muh anim (from my heart).