Unveiling the Trauma: A Journey Through 'My Lobotomy Memoir' by Howard Dully

In the annals of medical history, the lobotomy stands as a dark and tragic chapter. This controversial procedure, once hailed as a cure for mental illness, has left countless lives shattered.

In 'My Lobotomy Memoir', Howard Dully recounts his harrowing experience as a young man who underwent a lobotomy in 1960. Dully, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, was only 12 years old when he was subjected to this irreversible brain surgery.

My Lobotomy: A Memoir

by Howard Dully

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	306 pages

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A Childhood Lost to Darkness

Dully's memoir paints a vivid picture of a childhood overshadowed by mental illness. As a young boy, he struggled with hallucinations and delusions. His condition terrified his parents, who desperately sought help from doctors.

In those days, lobotomies were seen as a last resort for treating severe mental illness. Despite the lack of scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness, the procedure was widely practiced.

With his parents' consent, Dully was admitted to a hospital and underwent a transorbital lobotomy. In this gruesome procedure, a surgical instrument was inserted through the eye socket and into the brain, severing the connections between the frontal lobes and the rest of the brain.

The Devastating Aftermath

The lobotomy had a profound and irreversible impact on Dully's life. Immediately after the surgery, he experienced severe cognitive impairment. His ability to think, reason, and make decisions was severely compromised.

Dully's memoir recounts the years of struggle and pain that followed his lobotomy. He was unable to hold a job or maintain relationships. He became withdrawn and isolated, haunted by memories of his shattered childhood.

Through therapy and unwavering support from loved ones, Dully slowly began to rebuild his life. He learned to cope with his limitations and found meaning in advocating for others who had suffered from lobotomies.

A Call for Accountability and Healing

'My Lobotomy Memoir' is not only a personal account of survival, but also a powerful indictment of the medical community's past failures.

Dully's memoir exposes the horrors of lobotomies and the devastating consequences that many patients suffered. It demands accountability from those responsible for perpetuating this harmful practice.

Beyond its historical significance, 'My Lobotomy Memoir' also offers a message of hope and healing. Dully's story demonstrates that even in the face of unimaginable trauma, it is possible to find a path to recovery and redemption.

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This gripping memoir will transport you back to a time when mental illness was shrouded in ignorance and fear. It will challenge your assumptions about medical ethics and inspire you with the resilience of the human spirit.

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