IN OUR BLOOD by Caitlin Billings - Review & Giveaway

 

 

 


Whether we like to talk about it or not, mental illness affects many of us and our families. You or someone you know, may have an addiction, anxiety, depression or they cut themselves. Caitlin Billings thought she could neatly walk away from her past. But it's true, wherever you go, you bring yourself along. Billings memoir, IN OUR BLOOD (SheWritesPress) will pierce you to your core.

After finding support in her adoptive father and overcoming an eating disorder in college, she thought she had worked through her own pain enough to provide support for others. In her work as a mental health professional and role as a mother, she felt tremendous pressure to be perfect and present stability.

But a hold-up at gunpoint breaks her carefully balanced world apart. Suddenly, Caitlin is trapped by frightening mental health issues while raising two young children, and just when she feels in control of her newfound bipolar disorder, her daughter shows similar depressive symptoms. 

Convinced she is to blame for her daughter, Hannah's pain, Caitlin is determined to be perfect, to provide stability for her family—until an allegation of sexual assault in their home makes her question her fundamental ability to protect her children. Amidst a relapse and overwhelming internalized shame, Hannah comes out as transgender, forcing Caitlin to reconsider her own tolerance and understanding.

Part coming-of-age, part reckoning of motherhood, In Our Blood is a therapist’s honest account of professional and personal struggles and an intergenerational story of acceptance, self-love and fluidity.

If you or someone you know is suffering from some form of depression or anxiety, you are not alone and you're not to blame. Help is available. You will get better.

JUST CONTACT:

1-800-662-HELP

or text

http://FindTreatment.gov



Caitlin Billings lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a thriving therapy practice specializing in complex trauma. She is working on her second book.

Thanks to PR By The Book we have one copy to giveaway. Just tell us about the most recent memoir you've read. We'll announce a winner soon. Good luck.

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https://www.caitlinbillings.com/ 

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Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 13, 2022 at 8:56 AM

    Hi, I cannot think of the name of it, it was a while back though. Thank you for the chance. aliciabhaney@sbcglobal.net

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  2. travelerJuly 13, 2022 at 3:48 PM

    A Lucky Child by Thomas Buergenthal. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. JoJuly 13, 2022 at 8:54 PM

    Becoming by Michelle Obama. johart7@aol.com

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  4. Nancy PJuly 14, 2022 at 1:06 PM

    Audrey about Audrey Hepburn written by her cousin.

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  6. diannekcJuly 15, 2022 at 3:49 PM

    The last memoir I've read was Alex Trebeck's book.

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