Forced To Be Here
About this ebook
Forced To Be Here is an intimate look at the life of a rock star and his wife, Jenny who struggles with depression. The book describes the couple's journey through depression, isolation, and Jenny's struggles to accept that she belongs in this life. It also explores the importance of mental health awareness in our society.
Jenny feels that she did not have a choice to be in this world and struggles to take action on that thought.
Mental health awareness is needed now more than ever before! There are so many stories out there right now of people who have gone through mental health issues or suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts - it's up to us as their friends and family members to be there for them by listening when they need us most.
You will find yourself feeling connected to the characters. You will see yourself in the situations they are in and feel why Jenny felt like she was Forced To Be Here.
About the author
While working as a photographer for major rock bands, I captured images of Supermen who had no Kryptonite – they only sang about it!
I had the opportunity to spend time with some of the biggest bands in the world at that time, such as 3 Doors Down, Nickleback, Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Fuel, 7 Mary 3, and Theory of a Dead Man.
I grew up in The Great State of Mississippi, served in US Naval Intel, graduated from Mississippi State University, invented a weather app called Temp'n (available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store), and have written songs, stories, and poems my entire life.
This book has been in the making for over twenty years, and I'm finally ready to share it with the world. At the same time, this book has many lighthearted parts, the ones with shadows and darkness matter most.
Depression is accurate, and so are its demons.
I hope this book sheds light on those demons in a way that relates to those who can't find their voice. While some may feel they are genuinely “forced to be here,” it's important to remember that you have people in your life that are glad and blessed that you're here.
