Stepping into a psychiatric facility is a unsettling 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 pass with a rigid schedule , dictated by treatment appointments, group session

The atmosphere within the institution was palpable , a mix of apprehension and muted resignation. Days crawled in a haze of therapy sessions, group meetings , and the ever-present murmur of other residents . Relationships developed unexpectedly – a fragile friendship with a kind woman struggling