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Black Girl Interrupted: A Journey from Mental Illness to Recovery

Melinda R. Hasbrouck lives in Washington, D.C. and self-identifies as a current consumer of mental health services. She is in recovery from serious mental illnesses, including Bipolar Disorder, Bulimia, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Suicidal Ideation and Attempt.

 

Black Girl Interrupted: A Journey from Mental Illness to Recovery, captures Melinda’s comedic, inspirational, and intellectual approach to life. She takes you along with stories of how she turned trauma into healing, illness into wellness, and sorrow into joy. Melinda’s style of writing allows you to laugh and cry with her while taking you on a journey demystifying the stigmas associated with mental health disorders. Seedlings and nurturing of hope spring up along the way.

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Black Girl Interrupted: A Journey from Mental Illness to Recovery

This book offers a powerful perspective on mental health. Melinda's honest storytelling resonated deeply. Her experiences with bipolar disorder and other challenges were a reminder that we're not alone in our struggles. The book's blend of humor and vulnerability made it an engaging read, and I found myself inspired by Melinda's journey toward healing and hope.
Patricia R. Morgan
During a conference in 2023, Melinda's mother sat next to me, we chatted, and she told me about Black Girl Interrupted. I bought the book after the conference. Melinda shares her story about her slide into mental illness and her ongoing recovery. At the end of each chapter, she includes lessons she learned. This is a short book, but it’s packed with practical information that can help those struggling with mental health conditions and their loved ones.
Cheryl Landes

About The Author

Melinda lives in Washington, DC and self-identifies as a current consumer of mental health services, who is in active recovery from serious mental health disorders, including Bipolar Disorder, Bulimia, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Suicidal Ideation and Attempt. Melinda developed a passion for advocacy, including mental health advocacy from her own experiences healing from her serious mental illnesses utilizing the District of Columbia and Maryland mental/behavioral health system and her law school’s counseling center.

Melinda is the Principal Consultant of RoyHas LLC and focuses on transforming systems into human experiences and language. She has a passion for all things public health, including policy, education, and advocacy. Melinda has experience in multiple industry sectors and consults with a variety of stakeholders to help organizations, communities, and individuals evolve above their current circumstances and/or barriers. For more information about RoyHas LLC, please email melinda@royhas.com. 

She creatively shares her recovery stories at www.bgstories.com using multiple technology platforms to promote mental health awareness. Melinda shares her unique experiences as a Black woman, an exchange student, traveler, law student, comedian, professor, military brat, researcher, provider, advocate, speaker, and psych patient. Her ease in talking to people from all levels of society, genuine empathy, and personal vulnerability set the stage for deep, real conversations between her and those on her podcast, Couch Sessions with Melinda Hasbrouck, due to launch soon.

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FAQ

1. What Inspired You to Write This Book?

I wrote this book because I love stories. The Harry Potter series is a favorite of mine, and its combination of creativity, magic, and suspense was inspiring to me. I find being immersed in a story and invested in what’s to come very exciting, so I wanted to create something that would allow readers to do just that.

2. What will your readers gain from your book?

In addition to being entertained, I hope my readers will see characters in difficult circumstances and feel they’re not alone in their real-life struggles. I hope that my characters’ ability to find a way forward will inspire readers to look for silver linings and that their successes as a team and struggles when divided show readers the importance of togetherness.

3. What was your unique quotient for this project?

One thing that makes my story unique is the shift in perspective. Readers get to see the events of the book unfold through the eyes of a variety of characters. This provides readers with additional information and adds layers to the story. Readers get to know each character a little more while developing a more complete picture of what’s happening in the book.

4. How did becoming an author help in your brand/business?

Becoming an author has opened the door to new opportunities. It allowed me to express my creativity in a way that helped me connect with different people and be a part of a new community. Through social media, in-person events, and more, I’ve had the chance to meet new people, share new experiences, and even support other authors in their journeys to become published.

5. What are your future plans as an author?

Moving forward, I will continue writing The Rodney Brothers series. I have a lot more of this story to give, and I’m excited to see my first two books continue to evolve.