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Author: Mark Lukach

📘 My lovely wife in the psych ward by Mark Lukach

Mark Lukach shares the intimate story of his and Giulia’s early romance, marriage in San Francisco, and the sudden onset of her psychotic episodes. The narrative chronicles Giulia’s terrifying break at twenty‑seven, her stint in a psych ward, her subsequent recoveries, and the emotional toll of repeated crises. Together they raise a son, confront the fragility of mental health, and explore the resilience of love and family. Through true‑to‑life accounts Lukach offers readers a moving exploration of commitment, care, and the enduring power of devotion.

First publish date: 2017

Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir

Authors: Mark Lukach

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