NatashaElizabethpatty

  So, everyone, get ready! I'm about to release my novel titled Double Minority Hanna . It tells the story of a fifteen-year-old girl diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia as she tries to solve her problems and become a better person. Many of you already familiar with my journey know that this novel is rooted in my personal experiences, with some parts inspired by the shared struggles of my mental health community. You can read my testimony about my first diagnosis of schizophrenia  here The Beginning My own story begins with being bullied in primary school, even though I attended a Christian school. Despite the environment, bullying was still rampant. I wasn't bullied as badly as Hanna, but it was enough to leave a mark. The bullying I experienced was mostly due to my appearance. My great-grandmother was from Holland, and my European features set me apart from most Indonesians. Things worsened when my peers realized that the teachers treated me differently. Although I stayed ...