The Vile Place

About the Book

The Vile Place (Damaged by the system) is a about the high school that Niamh was forced to attend back in the 1970`s at the age of 11 years old. The school was Roman Catholic but the policies of strength , hope and be kind to one another was none existent. Conlen was bullied and assaulted by other pupils and TEACHERS alike. As a result of her traumatic time there , she developed a crippling mental illness which consisted of O.C.D, ritual behavour, delusions, paranoia, agoraphobia, all melted down into deep depression.

About the Author

Niamh Conlen is a middle aged woman living in Lancashire, England. She was inspired to write her true story from a comment made to her by one of her many Mental Health Counsellors. She started with just a few lines but then kept on writing and writing. The experience switched a light on in her head and after encouragement from family and friends who read her story, she decided to publish. Niamh is a single woman and dedicates her time to caring for her many animals , she is also an Animal Rights activist. Always cheerful with a good sense of humor that hides the deep depression that has plagued her for most of her life. This self biography is her resurrection and her legacy.