Captive

Captive, Madeline Dyer's poignant poetry collection, emerges from her experiences with psychosis and OCD due to autoimmune basal ganglia encephalitis, which diminished her cognitive abilities. Through her therapy writings, Dyer eloquently expresses her struggles with loneliness, loss, and the emotional turmoil of her mind. The collection serves as a powerful reflection on the impact of physical illness on mental health, inviting listeners to engage with her raw and honest exploration of her inner battles and hopes for healing.