On 20 February, 2015, my mom and her friend picked me up from Parkridge Valley Hospital in Chattanooga, TN and transported me to Laurel Heights Hospital in Atlanta, GA. This is my true story that will pretty much cover everything that I remember happened, from the day that I was admitted, to the day that I was discharged. I will describe my experience, all of the feelings that I felt, everything that I witnessed, and how I survived that horrible month at Laurel Heights. I have many interesting, horrifying, and crazy stories from this place that I will add into this story. If you have never been a patient of a mental hospital before, this should be a fascinating read for you, especially if you love psychology, or anything that can get quite crazy or intense. If you have been to a mental hospital before, hopefully you will be able to relate at some points of my story, and if you'd like, you can share some of your experiences in the comments as well. Not all mental hospitals are like this. The hospital that I was transported from, Valley, is far more civilized than this place is, and far more hygienic. Every mental hospital is different, has different rules, is set up differently, treats patients differently, and such. This such story, however, can help you to realize that there are hospitals like this one, and perhaps even worse. I hope you enjoy reading my experience here. :)
Sixteen-year-old Anna embarks on a lakeside vacation with her overbearing mother, hoping for a break from her father's constant absence and her mother's smothering care. But a series of humiliating accidents force Anna to confront her vulnerabilities, while her mother's firm hand brings their relationship to a breaking point. As the trip unfolds, Anna struggles with the loss of independence and the looming reality of her mother's drastic solutions to her recurring issues. Through embarrassment, arguments, and reluctant compromises, Anna and her mother navigate the fine line between care and control, culminating in an uneasy understanding that will shape their relationship back home.