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Eric first and foremost is a single father of three daughters. He spends many hours writing with his two best friends. His Boxer Mr. Brutus and his poly-dactyl cat Ernest by his side. Everyday, Eric battles with a chronic major mental illness Schizophrenia, O.C.D./ Anxiety and Major Depression. This book gives the reader a glimpse into Eric's everyday pain that he conveys through poetry and his writings. He also shares the story of how his illness progressed and the confusion left within it's wake. To Eric's benefit and against all odds he started cycling competitively at the age of 40. Despite major injuries incurred while cycling, his mental illness, being run over twice and a traumatic brain injury. He has won countless awards so far during his racing adventure. His favorite style of racing is 24 hour endurance time trials where he can let the world go away even if it is just for a day. He has also recently entered the world of competitive Arm Wrestling. Still everyday, every hour is still a struggle. Living with a major mental illness is like living with a time bomb without a timer. One never knows when it will go off. Sometimes Eric will be happily ridding his bike and at other times it takes everything he has just to get out of bed, contribute to society, and to just stay alive.....

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