Even as you come to this site, my heart has gone out to you. I pray this book is what you have been searching for.

Child abuse (incest in particular) and mental illness would have to be two of the most powerfully detrimental maladies facing our society today.

When Angels Cry  begins with the initial discovery of my daughter's sexual abuse at the hands of my own father. It goes on to portray the family confrontations, the police investigations, the court cases and the ongoing personal dilemmas created by such an incident.

It leads you into the aftermath; my personal decades-long descent into the hell and madness that is manic depression (bipolar disorder). It tells of my marriage breakdown, business failures, bankruptcy, cancer and loneliness and shows the debilitating effect of this on all those around me.

The second section of When Angels Cry  follows me through my recovery, my healing. This part of the book - even as I read it now - contains enormous truths and answers, the vastness of which I was totally unaware as I wrote them.

When Angels Cry  brings you right into my heart and mind as I journey through a nightmare and come out the other side. It offers hope; extraordinary hope. This is the reason for my desire to share the journey with you.

You can overcome nightmares. You can recover from mental illness. You can and will learn and grow from the most crippling life events you can imagine.    

   IMPORTANT LINKS: We are very selective with the links permitted here. These sites are well worth a visit.

Bravehearts Breaking the silence on child sexual assault

Stepping Stone Provides a non-institutional setting where adults with a mental illness give each other support 

Mental Health Association This week is an opportunity to celebrate good mental health. Good mental health is something that we all want for ourselves. It includes relationships, health, families, learning, happiness and peace of mind... In short mental health is about:

• How you feel about yourself.
• How you feel about others.
• How you are able to meet the demands of life.

 Mental Health Week is also an opportunity to bring attention to the challenges of living with a mental illness.

Mental Health Week happens every year in October, usually the Sunday to Saturday surrounding October the 10th (World Mental Health Day). The Wednesday of that week is Stress Less Day.

beyondblue The national depression initiative