What People Say…
“I read ‘Wearing Red’ cover to cover in 24 hours, tucked up in a shepherd’s hut. It’s an extraordinary piece of work and very moving. I felt like I knew Eva by the end, as she has been so open about her experiences, thoughts and behaviours. ”
“This is a beautifully written book that uses prose, poetry and self-help advice to take the reader on a journey from Eva’s past trauma to her current mental and physical health. She clearly charts the reasons for her addictions and mood swings then outlines how she uses a variety of methods to overcome her past to experience a fulfilling present. ”
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About the book…
A powerful, deeply moving and life-affirming story, ‘Wearing Red’ reveals the devastating effect of childhood trauma on mental health.
The book is about one woman’s quest to discover how to live with debilitating bi-polar mood swings and reclaim her sanity.
In ‘Wearing Red’, Eva Melissa Roshan bears witness to the sexual abuse that happened in her father’s house and how this traumatic experience became the origin of a life living with dizzying mood swings.
Her story is told in fragments of defining moments stitched together into a tapestry that reveals her passage into alcohol and debt addiction, depression and self- abuse, until she found the wisdom, courage and support to create a new path of recovery, finding freedom and overcoming shame.
With an exuberant mix of passion, wry humour and sadness, Eva reveals why she chooses to wear red and how she healed herself by creating a beneficial relationship with her demons.
Eva uses an engaging style of prose and poetry throughout ‘Wearing Red’, which enhances the dramatic interpretation of her life story.
There is a valuable tool kits section, towards the end of the book, that works as a manual of self-care on how to stay well, maintain your mental health and manage mood swings. These are all tools which Eva uses on a daily basis that help her create some level of balance in her life and make healthy choices.
This book is testimony to the power of releasing secrets, speaking out and being heard. A raw, courageous, remarkable and uplifting story that moves through the agonies of mental health challenges to the path of forgiveness, survival and transformation.