Book Review ~ My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward

My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward is an eye opening, and very good read. The author's writing style captivated my attention immediately; needless to say, this book was a page turner for me.

I mentioned in my previous book review that I really enjoy reading true life stories.  This memoir is a unique selection written from a husband's perspective on his married life. 

The author, Mark Lukach, takes you on a deeply personal journey on discovering after several years of a 'picture perfect' relationship which eventually lead to  marriage until when his wife suddenly begins displaying unstable mental health issues only after a few years of marriage.

It was a heart wrenching realization that his wife was loosing her mind and needed medical help and even more crushing reality that she had to be admitted to a psych ward.

Mark met Giulia in College and he was captivated by her beauty, personality and brilliance. Their young relationship blossomed during college and after graduation. It seemed as if due to several family and personal coincidences they were meant to be together.  After graduation, Giulia worked in her dream job and industry, Mark began a teaching career.  They traveled a lot, enjoyed very close family relationships and great friendships blossomed in their lives. 

Giulia, excelled at work, was highly recognized and was "killing" it in her career.  Their relationship and marriage was like a dream for a while, until it became a nightmare.

One thing this book showed me, was the demonstration of what commitment and love through action looks like ; especially when someone takes a marriage vow of for better or worse.  Well, worse happened in this marriage.  It was extremely emotionally, financially and socially challenging for Mark to face all the challenges that came with his wife's condition.  

Mark struggled a lot but navigated these unchartered waters with such resilience and grace, trying to be strong for his wife until he himself became exhausted and wasn't sure if he could continue. He became tired and wanted to give up, but his love would not allow him to.

If there is anything this book revealed to me, it is what TRUE LOVE looks like.

How did Mark find out about his Wife's mental decline?

What was it like to navigate Health care?

What was it like to be the care taker of a Mentally ill spouse?

Did they have children?

What difference does it make to have supportive family and friends?

How important is self care as a care taker?

You will have to read to find out. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book!!

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