When Becky Parry was sectioned for the fourth time, she could not have imagined that her darkest days would lead her to write a book. But that is exactly what happened. Healing from Psychosis – We are Living in a Simulation is her extraordinary account of living through psychosis, challenging everything we think we know about the condition.
Becky is a coach, alternative therapist and mentor from Cheltenham. After being diagnosed with psychosis, she found herself trapped in a system that labelled her experiences as symptoms of illness. But Becky began to see things differently. What if the voices, visions and spiritual encounters were not signs of a broken mind? What if they were glimpses of something deeper?
In her book, Becky argues that we are living in a simulation. This is not a new idea: modern scientists have explored simulation theory for years. What is new is hearing it from someone who has been sectioned, medicated and told she was unwell. Becky writes from deep personal experience. She details conversations with a clairvoyant whose predictions have come true. She describes realities that exist alongside our own, invisible to most people but vivid to her.
She explains that the average person sees less than 5 per cent of what is actually out there. Becky believes she can access the other 95 per cent. Her message is bold and unapologetic: “I’m not crazy, we are living in a simulation.”
For any parent who has watched a loved one struggle with mental health, this book offers a radical new perspective. It does not dismiss psychosis as mere illness. Instead, it asks whether some experiences labelled as psychotic might actually be valid perceptions of a stranger reality than we dare to admit.
Becky’s goal is not to convince everyone. It is to shine a light on her healing journey and to encourage families to listen differently. She hopes that by sharing her truth, she can help others support their own relatives with more compassion and open mindedness.
This is not an easy read. It is raw, challenging and unflinching. But it is also hopeful. Becky has been to very difficult places and found her way back. Her book is a testament to the power of personal truth and the courage it takes to speak it.
Healing from Psychosis – We are Living in a Simulation is available now in ebook, paperback, hardback and audiobook. If you are ready to question everything, this is the book for you.
The book is available from Amazon.
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