Stepping into a psychiatric institution is a jarring experience, far removed from normal life. The environment is often subdued, yet layered with an underlying tension born from the battles of those staying there. Days unfold with a rigid routine , dictated by therapy appointments, group sessions

The feeling within the hospital was heavy , a combination of fear and subdued resignation. Days crawled in a blur of therapy sessions, group gatherings , and the ever-present hum of other patients . Relationships developed unexpectedly – a tentative friendship with a kind woman struggling with de