I had the pleasure of speaking with Amelia recently. Her book - ENOUGH - A Memoir of Mistakes, Mania, and Motherhood - will be published today, October 18, 2022. Below is a synopsis.
What Enough means to me…
Enough is a book of hope and of inspiration. It was written as a heartfelt outpouring of my voice newly found to share insights on the plights that are sexual assault, mental illness and all the stigma that surrounds us. It has taken me years of healing to come to a place where I am able to convey these stories. Fear, shame and guilt cloak me most days but with peace and healing, I overcome again and again.
This is my story but it is also the story of so many women who have come before me. Inspired by their strength and courage in survival, I stand in their shelter to tell my story.
Enough is a book that I wish allows readers with similar experiences to resonate with and find the light at the end of the tunnel. Also, a book I hope helps those who live with loved ones with bipolar or PTSD to gain understanding on its realities. For others, a source of descriptions of these stark realities to then stand together with us to end the stigma, or at least not be part of the stigma in action. The topics touched on in Enough are rarely pleasant and may get uncomfortable, but important nonetheless. I believe that talking about them will bring about healthy discourse amongst readers to battle the stigmas. Website and phone numbers are below.
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Amelia Zachry was born and raised in Malaysia. She obtained a bachelor of commerce, majoring in marketing from Curtin University of Technology, Australia. When she met her husband, she moved to live with him in Japan, then Canada. During her time in Canada she obtained a bachelor’s in human ecology with a concentration in family studies from the University of Western Ontario.
She began writing her debut memoir after finding her voice, bringing to light secrets she had kept. Secrets of sexual assault and subsequently bipolar disorder that she suffers from. She is an advocate for mental health and sexual assault awareness, supporting causes to dismantle rape culture and normalize mental health. She maintains a blog where she writes regularly on topics of mental health, sexual assault awareness, immigration, and parenting.
When she’s not writing, she can be found tending to her many house plants or hiking with her husband and two daughters. Amelia currently resides in Lexington, Kentucky.
Should an assault happen to you, please reach out to the following:
Ampersandky.org
online.rainn.org
Assault hotline: 1-800-656-4673.
