Publisher's Synopsis
Grappling with Paralyzed Emotions is a raw, deeply personal memoir by Rodney D. Roby, capturing over three decades of his struggle with Schizoaffective Disorder-a complex blend of mood and thought disorders. Originally written as a collection of letters to his psychiatrist in 1988, this powerful narrative provides a rare, firsthand perspective into the emotional turmoil, social isolation, and personal growth of someone navigating life with mental illness.
Rodney's journey is one of heartbreak, healing, and spiritual introspection. Through candid reflections on his childhood, relationships, marriage, fatherhood, and mental health, readers are offered a moving account of resilience and redemption. Decades later, with the encouragement of those closest to him, Rodney revisits these letters, adding final chapters that reflect a life still in motion-but filled with hope.
This book is not only for those living with mental illness but also for doctors, therapists, families, and anyone seeking a better understanding of the human mind and heart. It is a testament to the power of writing, faith, and the possibility of finding peace even in the darkest places.
