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Niurka Ozuna is the author of What’s Wrong with Grandma?, a heartfelt story based on her personal experience of caring for a loved one with schizophrenia. From an early age, this Dominican American, born and raised in New York City, was inspired to explore creative ways to start the mental health conversation in an effort to help destigmatize a topic that is frequently considered taboo. With a degree in Business Administration and Management from Fordham University, Niurka is a writer, consultant, sister, daughter, and friend who is passionate about helping others and spreading joy.

Niurka Ozuna es la autora de ¿Qué le pasa a abuelita?, un cuento ligero basado en su experiencia personal al cuidar a un ser querido con esquizofrenia. Desde una temprana edad, esta dominicana americana, nacida y criada en la ciudad de Nueva York, se inspiró a explorar formas creativas de iniciar la conversación sobre la salud mental en un esfuerzo por ayudar desestigmatizar un tema que frecuentemente se considera tabú. Licenciada en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por la Universidad de Fordham, Niurka es escritora, consultora, hermana, hija, y amiga, apasionada por ayudar a los demás y contagiar alegría.

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What’s Wrong with Grandma?
¿Qué le pasa a abuelita?
by Niurka Ozuna

Overview


What’s Wrong with Grandma? is about two siblings who experience their grandmother's strange behavior associated with schizophrenia. This book is intended to serve as a lighthearted mental health conversation starter.

¿Qué le pasa a abuelita? es sobre dos hermanos que experimentan el comportamiento extraño de su abuela asociado con la esquizofrenia. Este libro sirve el propósito de iniciar una ligera conversación sobre la salud mental.

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Description


Have you ever met someone who sees things that aren't there; thinks you can feel their pain; hears voices when it's silent; says things that didn't really happen or thinks people are following them, when they are not? Well, today I'm going to tell you a story about a grandma who does strange things and the reason why.

¿Alguna vez conociste a alguien que ve cosas que no están allí; piensa que puede sentir su dolor; escucha voces cuando hay silencio; dice cosas que en realidad no sucedieron o cree que alguien lo está persiguiendo cuando no es así? Bueno, hoy le voy a contar sobre una abuelita que hace cosas raras y la razón por qué.

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Overview


What’s Wrong with Grandma? is about two siblings who experience their grandmother's strange behavior associated with schizophrenia. This book is intended to serve as a lighthearted mental health conversation starter.

¿Qué le pasa a abuelita? es sobre dos hermanos que experimentan el comportamiento extraño de su abuela asociado con la esquizofrenia. Este libro sirve el propósito de iniciar una ligera conversación sobre la salud mental.

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Description


Have you ever met someone who sees things that aren't there; thinks you can feel their pain; hears voices when it's silent; says things that didn't really happen or thinks people are following them, when they are not? Well, today I'm going to tell you a story about a grandma who does strange things and the reason why.

¿Alguna vez conociste a alguien que ve cosas que no están allí; piensa que puede sentir su dolor; escucha voces cuando hay silencio; dice cosas que en realidad no sucedieron o cree que alguien lo está persiguiendo cuando no es así? Bueno, hoy le voy a contar sobre una abuelita que hace cosas raras y la razón por qué.

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Book details

Genre:FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Subgenre:Eldercare

Language:English

Pages:28

Paperback ISBN:9781667892443


Overview


What’s Wrong with Grandma? is about two siblings who experience their grandmother's strange behavior associated with schizophrenia. This book is intended to serve as a lighthearted mental health conversation starter.

¿Qué le pasa a abuelita? es sobre dos hermanos que experimentan el comportamiento extraño de su abuela asociado con la esquizofrenia. Este libro sirve el propósito de iniciar una ligera conversación sobre la salud mental.

Read more

Description


Have you ever met someone who sees things that aren't there; thinks you can feel their pain; hears voices when it's silent; says things that didn't really happen or thinks people are following them, when they are not? Well, today I'm going to tell you a story about a grandma who does strange things and the reason why.

¿Alguna vez conociste a alguien que ve cosas que no están allí; piensa que puede sentir su dolor; escucha voces cuando hay silencio; dice cosas que en realidad no sucedieron o cree que alguien lo está persiguiendo cuando no es así? Bueno, hoy le voy a contar sobre una abuelita que hace cosas raras y la razón por qué.

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About the author


Niurka Ozuna is the author of What’s Wrong with Grandma?, a heartfelt story based on her personal experience of caring for a loved one with schizophrenia. From an early age, this Dominican American, born and raised in New York City, was inspired to explore creative ways to start the mental health conversation in an effort to help destigmatize a topic that is frequently considered taboo. With a degree in Business Administration and Management from Fordham University, Niurka is a writer, consultant, sister, daughter, and friend who is passionate about helping others and spreading joy.

Niurka Ozuna es la autora de ¿Qué le pasa a abuelita?, un cuento ligero basado en su experiencia personal al cuidar a un ser querido con esquizofrenia. Desde una temprana edad, esta dominicana americana, nacida y criada en la ciudad de Nueva York, se inspiró a explorar formas creativas de iniciar la conversación sobre la salud mental en un esfuerzo por ayudar desestigmatizar un tema que frecuentemente se considera tabú. Licenciada en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por la Universidad de Fordham, Niurka es escritora, consultora, hermana, hija, y amiga, apasionada por ayudar a los demás y contagiar alegría.

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