Why You Tried to Kill Yourself

By Jamie M. Sorenson

Despite his life appearing idyllic Raul, a twenty-four-year-old medical student has hit rock bottom. After his wife learns he is gay, Raul unsuccessfully overdosed and slashed his wrists. After his failed suicide attempt, Raul is admitted to a psychiatric ward, and is left to contemplate his facade of a life, and his overwhelming inner-conflicts. Raul may have been sexually assaulted. He fears he will lose his daughter as well as everything he loves. Sarah grew up in an unstable home where abuse was common. Poverty and discrimination were normal for her, yet she is able to work through her inner conflicts and become a psychiatric mental health nurse. She is able use her own life experiences to help many patients. Sarah is a strong, compassionate and tough-love nurse who sees Raul for exactly who he is. She provides the foundation for his journey to becoming his authentic self. Why You Tried to Kill Yourself shares the tale of one man's journey to self-acceptance as a devoted nurse forever changes the trajectory of his life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0692932739
• ISBN13: 9780692932735
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: JamieMSorenson
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.5"