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Somehow Standing is a collection of essays written by Naomi Kathryn Lu, a Chinese American author. Afflicted by mental illness beginning at the age of 16, Lu's world was turned upside down. Unable to attend school, work, and even leave her home normally, she struggled to find purpose and a reason to continue living. Her book is an attempt to allow others to see what one individual's experience with mental illness looks like. Through challenges and triumphs, Lu takes the reader along on an in depth look into her own mind, and hopes that her story will create greater empathy and compassion for those suffering from mental illness. Lu's story shows how anyone can become a victim of mental illness, and the transformation from victim to survivor is one that can encourage others who suffer similarly to her.

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Naomi Kathryn Lu is a Chinese American writer. Raised overseas, her re-entry into American life catapulted her along a path that would eventually result in debilitating mental illness and anguish. After graduating from her high school at the top of her class, she only attended UCLA for two quarters before her mental illness and suicidal ideation became so strong that she had to leave in order to battle her disease. Though Lu is still actively struggling with mental illness, she strives to use her story to raise awareness and advocate for others with mental illness.

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