New Mparntwe/AliceSprings, local Brooke Forbes has pressed publish on her genre-blending creative memoir and short story series.

It’s called Survival is an Instinct.

It’s about overcoming trauma, rebuilding and ultimately surviving.

What does that mean?

No day is the same, meaning is a construct and your mind can really play with your perception of reality, whether you suffer from a mental illness or not.

Sometimes, survival isn’t a choice. Sometimes you don’t have the forethought and heart to put into place the recovery building blocks required to rebuild your future. Sometimes, everything is just a raw response to external stimuli. Sometimes, survival is an instinct.

Part personal essay, part short story series, Survival is an Instinct reflects on Brooke's journey to date with mental health recovery; and the healing powers of creativity and community.

As a lawyer, writer and mental health survivor from Newcastle, NSW, Brooke Forbes is inviting you to now share in her journey.

Please join Brooke for an afternoon of in conversation talks hosted by Dr Kelly Lee Hickey, readings, questions and reflections to launch her new book.

To help with planning please RSVP.

Contact the host of POSTPONED new date TBC - Book Launch! Survival is an Instinct by Brooke Forbes