The Unknown Truth

by

Libby Hall

Frank, unvarnished journey toward mental health.

The Unknown Truth by Libby Hall is a frank and unvarnished recounting and examination of the author’s life as she struggled with mental health issues. By sharing her experiences, she hopes to define and identify what contributed to her eventual diagnosis of complex PTSD, enhance her path to healing, and give others who are also struggling with similar issues and feelings a blueprint for taking action. 

Libby was born into what for years she thought of as a ‘normal’ family, but the opposite proved to be the case. What was normal for her was just what she was accustomed to living with. Her mother suffered from severe depression, and Libby’s relationship with her set the stage for her own struggles later on as the mother of three boys and her relationship with them. 

By writing journal entries, Libby could focus on pinpointing her feelings and beliefs about her life and self-worth. One of the major issues she quickly uncovered was her belief that her concerns weren’t as worthy as others’, which caused her to downplay her needs, even in therapeutic settings. 

As the oldest child of three, she also pushed herself to excel and seek approval in everything she undertook, in order not to become a bother to her parents. This tendency added pressure to be strong and independent, as she sought to receive the love she was entitled to. Her story is honest and open, and told with understanding and common sense, and made for some very eye-opening revelations. 

I recommend THE UNKNOWN TRUTH to anyone with questions about their feelings and with mental health questions.

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tours.