Alexandria May Ausman in her 16th year was diagnosed with Schizophrenia. She was quickly abandoned by her foster parents. While still only a teen, she was forced to battle this devastating illness alone.

Alexandria has struggled with lack of a support system, numerous psychotic episodes, exploitation, homelessness, and an uncaring mental health system.

Alexandria raised two healthy children. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in psychology she worked as a child abuse investigator and became a diagnostic psychologist while acquiring her Master’s in psychology. Alexandria never forgot the experience of ‘slipping through the cracks.’ Her life’s goal is to help people suffering abuse and/or mental illness have access to necessary services. By accident, she became a model of ‘gothic attire’ and the World Goth Queen.

She began writing a fictionalized account of her life experiences after a catastrophic return of psychotic symptoms. Today, Alexandria is retired, and homebound due to crippling symptoms of Schizophrenia. She currently lives in Tallahassee, Florida, with her loving husband and a loyal support dog.