A Deranged Mind

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By Shailja Chaturvedi OAM

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This book explores the deep, lasting impact of human experiences-both tangible and intangible-on an individual's life and their intergenerational epigenetic vulnerability. Monica, a war victim of the British Child Migration scheme, embodies resilience, yet ultimately surrenders to a destiny shaped by trauma.

The narrative delves into the dark side of human nature-the pursuit of power and control through the subjugation of the vulnerable, often masked as religious authority or moral correction. Childhood abuse, societal stigma, and enforced labels destabilize the human spirit, leaving scars that echo across generations. War does not end on battlefields; it seeps into society, compromising both biological and emotional healing.

The book also reflects on how the boundary between sanity and insanity is increasingly manipulated to justify dysfunction, often misattributed to mental illness. Monica's turbulent yet meaningful life illustrates that healing lies in the journey itself, not the destination.

A Deranged Mind