Lizette Lopez's New Book 'Santiago's Daughter' Closely Looks Into A Painful And Eye-Opening Journey Of A Family's Battle With Mental Illness and The Challenges It Carries

DOWNEY, Calif., July 7, 2022 (Newswire.com) - Fulton Books author, Lizette Lopez, LMFT, a USC alumnus who runs her own mental health private practice, the founder of Spanish Clinical Skills workshops, a trained mental health first aid facilitator, has completed her most recent book "Santiago's Daughter": a heartbreaking and honest autobiographical reveal in the life of a man, a father, and a husband who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. With the challenge brought by the pandemic, the readers will see how everyone in the family journeyed through these devastating times.

Lopez shares, "His name was Santiago Lopez Arellano Jr. He lived with undiagnosed bipolar disorder for many years, until he became another slain victim of COVID-19. And me, my name is Lizette and I am his daughter.

This is the unwritten story of many people who struggle with undiagnosed and untreated mental health illnesses. But not just that, mix in being poor, not speaking English, not being a citizen, and having zero knowledge of mental health issues. In an autobiographical manner, I walk you through my experience of my father's mental illness, the effects it had on myself and on the entire family, and the many barriers to seeking appropriate care.

I hope this writing provides insight into the experiences of mental health for those who might not otherwise hear about it. I wish and pray that it provides validation, connection, and resources to those who are currently living with similar experiences."

Published by Fulton Books, Lizette Lopez's manuscript carries the inspiring and touching life of her family where she bares out her story and feelings from her own perspective as a child of an immigrant raised in mania, depression, and poverty. Her late father was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had lived through life with a loving family despite the numerous challenges.

The author wishes that this journey will encourage and inspire others too who are dealing with similar adversities in life.

Readers who wish to experience this stirring work can purchase "Santiago's Daughter" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

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Source: Fulton Books