Running With Unicorns: What I Learned From A Lifetime Of Helping My Sister With Her Mental Illness

By Charlotte Gibson
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Running with Unicorns: What I learned from a lifetime of helping my sister with her mental illness proposes that some brains may function in a unique manner. A unicorn is the perfect symbol to depict the strength and power of these individuals. The author wanted to keep the flow of text uncluttered and not get drawn into “normal” thinking and behavior. The world wants to make all individuals part of the herd; trying to fit them into society as we currently know it; trying to “cure them” so that they will be accepted. The question is: should they be cured or should we learn how to help them, acknowledge their special talents, and minimize their fears? In 2016, a site called the “Secret Unicorn Blog” was written by Archie McPhee. He says that, “The unicorn uses its weapons of strength, creativity and audacity to instigate change. The unicorn does not use the opinions and desires of others to decide what it should do, it goes by an inner compass defined by taste, decency, intelligence, and whimsy. Chances are, if you’ve had your world changed by something, that something was created by a unicorn.”

About the Author

Charlotte Gibson was born in Toronto, Canada in 1945. She currently lives in Waterloo, Ontario with her husband Barry, and their Doberman Bracken. They live near their five children and six grandchildren. Charlotte loves fitness, friends and flower arranging. She has an honors B.A. and an M.A. in Community Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University. With more than 25 years of service in the non-profit world, Charlotte Gibson made it her mission in life to help improve the health and quality of life for people in the province of Ontario. As President and Chief Executive Officer of The Easter Seal Society, Ontario from 1998 to 2005, she was committed to helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities live independent and rewarding lives. She moved to Easter Seals from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario where she held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility from 1985 to 1998.

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Published: 2023
Page Count: 162

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Tracey
Running With Unicorns

A memoir with a message.
“This intensely private and poignant story made me at times feel as
though I shouldn’t be reading it. Running with Unicorns is intensely
personal yet broadly relatable. This story is applicable to anyone who
cares for others or experiences their own challenges. The message of
perseverance, strength and resilience shines through every page
while the challenge to strive for more and think beyond the surface is
impossible to overlook. The author’s quest for understanding and
desire to share her story is nothing short of inspirational.”
Tracey

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Colleen
Running With Unicorns

Envisioning a dream is easy. Seeing it through is not. This author is
proof that dreams and possibilities are endless when you believe in
yourself.”
Colleen

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Jennifer
Running With Unicorns

Running With Unicorns is so good! The writing just flows and the
stories are so interesting. I love how the author always looks on the
positive side of challenges.”
Jennifer

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Catherine
Running With Unicorns

A passionate, endearing and informative memoir crafted from a
lifelong experience. The author’s life woven into her sister’s was so
well done.
Catherine

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Margaret
Running With Unicorns

Once I started reading, I couldn’t put the book down. I gave it to a
friend so that we could discuss. Now we’re both hoping for a sequel.”
Margaret