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