Involuntary Hold

In this poignant novel, Lou Henderson, a party store clerk, finds herself hospitalized after a mysterious incident, despite having no memory of a suicide attempt. As she navigates life on the psych ward, she befriends fellow patient Mel, who harbors a hidden secret that could impact Lou’s understanding of her own mental health. Based on the author’s own experiences with bipolar disorder, the story explores themes of mental illness, friendship, and self-discovery within the psychiatric system.