Banning Lyon

Banning Lyon, author of The Chair and The Valley, discusses his harrowing childhood experience in a psychiatric ward. He shares his writing process, the emotions writing the memoir brought up, and the cold call he made to find his agent. Lyon reflects on finding healing in nature and how sharing his past experiences helped him come to terms with his past. The chapter also explores Lyon's writing journey, including finding their voice and the emotional journey of getting their book published. The hosts express gratitude to Lyon and invite listeners to join their writing community.

Banning Lyon, author of 'The Chair And The Valley,' shares his gripping journey through psychiatric abuse as a teen. He reflects on the profound impact of his parents' divorce and the feeling of abandonment during his committal to a psychiatric facility. Banning discusses navigating mental health struggles in the 1980s and the loss of autonomy, beautifully illustrating his path to healing and self-discovery. His story emphasizes the transformative power of trauma, the importance of connection, and the healing journey toward forgiveness and understanding.