About Willed Ignorance – The Unspoken Pandemic
In the face of an alarming reality, where suicide has become the second leading cause of death for young individuals aged 10-14 and 20-34, it is imperative that we confront the unspoken battles waged by those affected. In this poignant and enlightening non-fiction piece, Packard delivers a raw and deeply personal account that resonates with the struggles of countless individuals.
Depression and addiction, a formidable force that silently engulfs one in every five people at some point in their lives, is not a weakness but a crippling illness that affects everyone involved. It reaches far beyond the victim alone, leaving indelible scars on the survivors who grapple the unanswered questions, guilt, and grief.
Through her own journey, Packard offers a lifeline of understanding and compassion to those enduring similar circumstances. By sharing her experience, she provides invaluable, personal, and statistical knowledge to empower readers in navigating their own paths toward understanding, preventing, healing, and recovery.
The next person to face the devastating grip of suicide could be someone you love dearly. Let this powerful narrative serve as an urging to shed the cloak of willed ignorance – a decision to evade necessary knowledge, thereby avoiding difficult decisions that such awareness might prompt.
Don’t let ignorance prevail. Join the movement to raise awareness and understanding surrounding suicide.
Together, we can make a difference and save lives.
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Author Bio:
Michele Packard is an award-winning, multi-genre author with a knack for writing binge-worthy stories that practically storyboard themselves. Her background as a cable TV executive, combined with her sharp ear for dialogue and love of fast-paced, character-driven narratives, makes her work ripe for screen adaptation.
Best known for her snark-laced conspiracy thrillers, Packard draws from her military upbringing and media experience to create high-stakes plots with strong female leads, shadowy government agendas, and just enough truth to make viewers wonder, “Could this really happen?” (Spoiler: yes.)
Her Matti Baker series has earned multiple accolades—BestThrillers.com, Eric Hoffer, Pencraft, and more—and is often compared to The Bourne Identity, The Americans, and Homeland with a female-driven twist.
Packard doesn’t just write thrillers, though. Her nonfiction and psychological suspense titles explore raw, real-world issues like mental illness, grief, and redemption—anchoring her genre expertise with emotional depth.
With a growing fanbase, a talent for weaving smart, cinematic plots, and an authentic voice that cuts through the noise, Michele Packard is a master storyteller.
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