When the Flame Goes Out - Paperback

Brina is fighting to get better. With a pre-existing bipolar diagnosis, she thought she could manage her mental health by pouring energy into creative projects instead of seeking help. Now, after a severe manic episode, she's trapped inside a behavioral health unit.

In a world where nurses and techs stay behind a locked door, Brina's own mind feels like a cage. Her thoughts race, she's disoriented and confused, and her biggest fear is staying inside longer than she needs to. Her freedom hinges on every reaction, and every day is a test.

Brina wants to get back home, back to normal, to be a better wife and mom for her daughter. But what if "getting better" isn't for them? What if it's for herself? The stakes couldn't be higher: if she can't find a way to heal, she risks losing the family she's fighting so hard to keep.