Early in the 1940's, when I was born, England was at war with Germany in a struggle for survival. Post-war I grew up at a time of grief and weariness. England survives, as do I, going on to meet many people who will shape my life. At twenty three I realise I've inherited mental illness. How will I live with it? Will I ever be normal?Perhaps life will be easier in another country, far away, where I can make a fresh start. This is my story of how I struggle to make sense of my existence, set against a back drop of world events and social change.