My Path to Happy

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My Path to Happy by Charlotte Reed

“My Path to Happy” is a unique, beautiful story about one woman’s journey with mental illness. I was gifted an e-book advanced edition of this book by Andrews McMeel through NetGalley and was excited to dive in since it looked cute and I always appreciate the subject matter. As someone who struggles with my mental health, I love it when someone shares their story about finding health and happiness. It is so meaningful to understand what other people go through and be comforted that others experience difficult things too.

Charlotte Reed is unique in that her book is completely handwritten. I loved her style and her voice and I really liked her story. There was a point where I struggled in reading it because she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety and decides not to go on medication. I found myself concerned about the message of “doing things on your own” and “toughing it out.” However, at the end, Reed does a beautiful job of expressing how this worked for her, but will not work for everyone. I think it’s important to have the message that different things work for different people, because it’s easy to copy whatever message or story you hear. Reed is raw, open and honest throughout her book and I loved that! She is inspiring and gifted and I enjoyed and appreciated reading her story!

Summing it up: If you struggle with mental health, reading this book could really help, as it is encouraging and beautifully written, but please find the best way for you! Sometimes “toughing it out” is possible, but there is no shame in using medication. My hope for anyone struggling is that you can find health and happiness – whatever road you choose!

Best, Abbey