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mental health profession but also Henry has brilliantly written. The for those who suffer from mental emotional experiences, from read- illness and their families by ing When Pain Has Stained A providing an insider’s view of the Peaceful Heart, is phenomenal. often chilling reality of treatment Inside this beautiful read, readers facilities. When Pain Has Stained will find one woman's voice using a Peaceful Heart is honest, hard- poetry to tell her heartbreaking hitting, and beautifully expressed. story. One that involves mistreat“Ann Henry leaves me questioning ment within our mental health Synopsis: Ann Henry had a close-knit family, a normal childhood, and a strong sense of identity. Although she had been healthy for most of her life, at the age of 27, she was stunned to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. And so began a fifteen-year journey regaining her mental health, despite the many pitfalls of our mental healthcare system. When Pain Has Stained a Peaceful Heart is based on the true story of Ann’s devastating loss— the loss of her sanity, her voice, and her dignity—and how she fought to regain control over her our mental health system and the system. This book is not a fictional further damage done to individu- piece but a real woman's journey als in an attempt to ‘help’ them through a difficult time in her life. and their families.” —Cynthia Bar- Ann Henry's poetry flows in a way rios-Woodward, Licensed Mar- that lures readers further into her riage