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Rabbit Holes and Rainbows: A Memoir of Madness, Hope, and Healing By Cathy Shah In Rabbit Holes and Rainbows, Cathy Shah offers a raw, honest, and ultimately uplifting account of navigating the unpredictable terrain of mental illness. From the darkest depths of despair to the unexpected beauty found in recovery, this memoir traces a deeply personal journey through anxiety, depression, and breakdown-and the hard-won moments of clarity, connection, and hope that followed. With vulnerability, insight, and flashes of humor, Cathy Shah shines a light on the often misunderstood world of mental health. This is a story for anyone who has ever felt lost in their own mind, or who loves someone who has. Rabbit Holes and Rainbows is more than a memoir-it's a testament to the strength of the human spirit, the power of compassion, and the courage it takes to keep going, even when the path disappears beneath your feet.

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""Rabbit Holes and Rainbows takes us deep into a psychotic, almost surreal, landscape at times. Ultimately, there is little doubt that rainbows wait for those willing to suffer the slings and arrows of brutish recovery. Cathy Shah is one such individual. Rabbit Holes and Rainbows is a richly textured memoir by a skilled writer navigating the most harrowing of circumstances"" - Eileen Casey ""The process of looking backwards in order to move forwards can be a hard one, but Cathy Shah does it unflinchingly here - Rabbit Holes and Rainbows is an honest reflection on the road already travelled.""- Daragh Fleming

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Cathy Shah is an Irish-Indian writer, poet, mental health advocate and spoken word artist who grew up in a Dublin council estate in the 1980s and 90s, the second eldest of seven siblings. Her upbringing was a tapestry of resilience, struggle, and survival, shaped by the complexities of her mixed heritage and the challenges of working-class life.From a young age, Cathy battled the shadows of mental illness, navigating a labyrinth of despair, stigma, and silence. But her journey did not end in darkness. She found healing and hope through the power of words, self-discovery, and an unbreakable spirit. Today, she is a dedicated mental health ambassador with Shine, using her voice to break down barriers, challenge misconceptions, and empower others in their own recovery.In Rabbit Holes and Rainbows: A Mental Health Memoir, Cathy lays bare her truth with raw honesty, courage, and a fierce determination to spark change. By sharing her story, she aims to dismantle mental health stigma, spread awareness, and ignite hope for those still searching for their rainbows beyond the storm...

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