A Chat With Molly McCloskey Author of “Circles Around the Sun”A Chat With Molly McCloskey Author of “Circles Around the Sun”
Shrink Speak
In a continuation of the "Voices In Mental Illness" series, Dr. Lieberman is joined by “Circles Around the Sun” author, Molly McCloskey. Molly writes about her older brother Mike, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia at the age of 23. By the...
29:23•1 Aug 2018
Circles Around the Sun: Unveiling a Brother's Hidden Life
“The tragedy of schizophrenia is that the wherewithal that one might have to turn their life around is really robbed from them, and Mike couldn't do that right.”
What if the person you thought you knew best was a stranger all along? In this episode of 'Shrink Speak', Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman sits down with Molly McCloskey, the author of 'Circles Around the Sun', to discuss her brother Mike's battle with paranoid schizophrenia. Diagnosed at just 23, Mike's illness stole him away from his family long before Molly could truly know him.
It wasn't until she stumbled upon his old letters that she began to piece together the brother she never got to meet. Through their conversation, Dr. Lieberman and McCloskey explore the complexities of living with mental illness, the brain-altering effects of drug use, and the pivotal role family support plays in navigating these challenges. They also reflect on how the cultural turbulence of the 60s shaped McCloskey's family dynamics.
With raw honesty and moving anecdotes, this episode offers a deep dive into the emotional terrain of mental health and the transformative power of understanding and early intervention. If you're looking to gain insight into schizophrenia or seeking inspiration from stories of resilience, this episode is a heartfelt and enlightening listen.
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