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As an author and freelance writer, I focus on the intersection of mental health, wellness, the arts, science, culture, and travel.

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Books

Perfect Chaos: A daughter’s journey to survive bipolar, a mother’s struggle to save her

By Linea Johnson and Cinda Johnson

The Johnsons were a close and loving family living in the Seattle area - two parents, two incomes, and two bright and accomplished daughters. They led busy lives filled with music lessons, college preparation, career demands, and laughter around the dinner table. Then the younger daughter, Linea, started experiencing crippling bouts of suicidal depression. Multiple trips to the psych ward resulted in a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and it took many trial runs of drugs and, ultimately, electroshock therapy to bring Linea back. But her family never gave up on her. And Linea never stopped trying to find her way back to them.

Perfect Chaos is the story of a mother and daughter's journey through mental illness towards hope. From initial worrying symptoms to long sleepless nights to cross-country flights and the slow understanding and rebuilding of trust, Perfect Chaos tells Linea and Cinda's harrowing and inspiring story of an illness that they conquer together every day. It is the story of a daughter's courage, a mother's faith, and the love that carried them through the darkest times.


Articles

Personal Essay

  • How I Accepted My Mental Illness Through Language and Why Preference Matters

  • Overcoming Workplace Mental Health Challenges: My Personal Journey

Workplace Mental Health

Travel and Leisure

  • How solo travel helped me unlock a new level of confidence

    Hello Giggles

  • Traveling with an eating disorder pushed me to finally open up about my recovery

    Hello Giggles

  • Bluebells on a forest floor

    Play All Day brings joy and community

    Smile Politely

  • Welcoming the rain in Ireland

    International Educator

  • Iyengar Yoga brings grounding in chaos

    Smile Politely

Culture

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