Family Illness
Family Illness by Evan Wechman, published by Austin Macauley in April 2021, is a fictional work that explores the challenges of growing up with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Set in the 1980s, the narrative follows Steve, a young boy from a secular Jewish household, as he grapples with the physical and verbal tics associated with his condition. The story delves into his fears of revealing his mental illness to a world that can be hostile, providing a realistic portrayal of his struggles and the impact of OCD on his life.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of mental health as Steve transitions into young adulthood, facing intensified fears and moral dilemmas. The narrative highlights the complexities of living with OCD, particularly as Steve discovers that a family member shares his affliction. This connection prompts him to confront his illness and reflect on the time lost to it. With 190 pages, this edition offers a deep dive into the emotional landscape of its characters, making it a significant contribution to the genre of fiction that addresses mental health issues.
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Family Illness is a realistic fictional piece of work written to give mature readers a sense of what it is like for someone to grow up afflicted with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Steve, the main character, suffers as a child in the 1980s, growing up in a secular Jewish household. He has lots of physical and verbal tics while in school but lives in fear that his secret living with a mental illness in a hostile world will be revealed. As Steve grows up into a young adult, his illness plays tricks on him, making him question every moral aspect of his life. His fears intensify at the same time as he learns that a family member has OCD as well. This encourages Steve to fight back, but he wonders if he has lost too much of his life to the disease.
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