Depression, Psychiatry, humour, personal story 

Kate is leaving after close to three years in a private psychiatric hospital in Dunedin, New Zealand. Although hugely difficult, they have been the most incredible years of her life. Ready to move on, the freedom and escapism of travel appeal to Kate but she quickly discovers that while you can change your surroundings, you can’t escape your past. As Kate travels through Europe she writes about the world around her and about the hospital world of behavioural extremes, sleeplessness, tough love and understanding. Through her writing, Kate is able to work through troubling memories and record some of the stories of the people and places that she never wants to forget. This is an inspiring novel that will both shock you and make you laugh.