Nothing stabs like sister-wounds.

Schizophrenia stole the two most influential women in Rebecca’s life: her mother and her closest sister. The condition took a different course in each woman’s life, leaving a distinct trail of sorrow for those who loved them.

Nothing stabs like sister-wounds, and any relationship between sisters can be fraught with conflict. Rebecca and Ruthie had their share of sisterly tension, interspersed with good times, but schizophrenia changed everything.

Despite theological disagreements and religious delusions, heartfelt Christianity was important to all three women. But how do spirituality and mental illness intersect? Unanswered and unanswerable questions assaulted Rebecca’s childhood beliefs and Bible-college dogma as she navigated uncharted waters.

If you have a mother, if you have a sister, or if schizophrenia has stolen a loved one from you, this story will touch your heart and give you a new perspective on those precious relationships in your life. Order Stolen by Schizophrenia on Amazon.

 

Short Memoir pieces by Rebecca May Hope

“The Sisterhood of Bereaved Mothers,” a micro-essay first published by the website Mothers Always Write, explores the bond between mothers from two generations who both lost a child—Rebecca and her mother.

“The Case of the Curious Wall,” first published by The Same.Blog, describes the death of Rebecca’s third child and the unique path toward healing that God led her on.