An ambulance rushed her away to the emergency room at a local hospital. Her life was forever changed in that moment. In this powerful memoir and inspirational self-help book, Kimberly Muka Powers shares her triumphant story of living with bipolar type one disorder with psychotic features. Humbled by this life-altering mental health diagnosis, she learns above the setbacks of her illness and now as a Licensed Professional Counselor, equips and empowers others to do the same.
Be encouraged with this inspirational true story. With a spiritual emphasis on Christian living, this book for adult men and women speaks to the challenges and victories of living with depression and mania, a mental illness that touches many individuals.
Know you are not alone in your struggle. Break free from the isolating shame and stigma of mental illness by effectively learning to manage your symptoms. Pursue your God-given calling and purpose in education, relationship, career, and ministry goals. Learn the ins and outs of bipolar disorder to better understand yourself and your loved ones. Discover your true identity in Christ. If you are interested in considering how religion can help you while dealing with mental illness, this book is for you.
"A Mind Restored: Finding Freedom from the Shame & Stigma of Mental Illness" by Kimberly Muka Powers is a global award-winning creative non-fiction Christian self-help book.
Powers' book is a must-read for those with mental illness, their loved ones, providers, and those seeking to gain more insight and understanding into the world of someone living with symptoms of mental illness.
Kim's uplifting memoir assures readers that you too can rise above, and conquer your problems with courage and hope, maintain your health, and pursue your God-given calling in education, career, relationship, and ministry goals.
Powers emphasizes you are not alone in your illness, and you are not defined by it. Her inspirational writing style ties in educational components about mental illness and holistic health, passionately spreading awareness and encouraging individuals to cultivate wellness, pursue their dreams, and find freedom, hope, and healing.
Kim Powers is a fully licensed professional counselor, author, and entrepreneur- owning and operating her private practice in the state of Michigan, where she resides with her husband. Kim is honored to be featured in Voyage Magazine in their Hidden Gem Series: ("Hidden Gems: local businesses and creatives you should know.") Kim was thrilled to be a guest on Fox News Morning Mix, Kalamazoo's local National Public Radio- NPR, and featured as a bronze award Global Book Fest winner on the NASDAQ board in New York City Times Square. Kim's book won first place in the Oasis Awards in Grand Rapids, Michigan at The Well Christian Creatives conference. While studying psychology and mental health therapy, she speaks not only as a trained professional in the mental health field, but also one who has successfully navigated the trials of living with bipolar disorder. While her illness has been primarily in remission since 2010, she now educates and provides support to those seeking freedom and functional independence. Counseling is not only Kim's career, it is her passion and her calling.
