Misunderstood

In Misunderstood, Karen Rose Kobylka shares the raw and deeply personal aftermath of living through bipolar disorder, stigma, loss, and profound personal upheaval. More than a story of breakdown, this memoir is about what comes after, the grief, the isolation, the misunderstanding, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again.With honesty, vulnerability, and hard-won insight, Karen reflects on losing her former life, being misread in the midst of crisis, and slowly learning how to rebuild from the inside out. From the devastation of mental illness and social rejection to the small acts of faith, work, and creativity that helped her survive, Misunderstood is a powerful story of resilience and starting over.This is a memoir for anyone who has ever felt judged instead of helped, unseen instead of understood, or forced to rebuild a life they never imagined losing.

Pages: 112, Paperback, Karen Rose Kobylka