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What happens when a loved one lives for decades with untreated schizophrenia, hidden in plain sight within their own home?
At Home with Schizophrenia is Margaret Hawkins’ moving account of her sister Barb’s 30-year struggle with undiagnosed severe mental illness, and the extraordinary recovery that began only after their parents’ death.
Hawkins writes with honesty, empathy, and flashes of humor as she explores the secrecy and stigma that silenced her family, the deep love that carried them through, and the dedicated professionals who helped Barb reclaim her life. Her story sheds light on the realities of mental illness while affirming the hope made possible by diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Ideal for students and professionals in social work, psychology, counseling, disability studies, and family studies, as well as families and advocates seeking greater understanding of schizophrenia and recovery.
Margaret Hawkins
Margaret Hawkins was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in the city’s suburbs. She presently lives north of Chicago and considers the Midwest her enduring home. She teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and at the lakeshore campus of Loyola University Chicago. Her life and work remain closely connected to the cultural and educational landscape of the Chicago region.
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