Who we wish we weren't

are you afraid of what lies in the shadows...who we wish we weren't introduces us to cameron stacks, a family man living a seemingly idyllic life in upper darby, pennsylvania, until an unexpected life-altering event thrusts him into an unfamiliar world. the aftermath leads to a loss of employment, and a profound struggle to accept and understand his new reality.cameron finds himself self-medicating and his refusal to seek help strains his relationship with lena, his perfectionist wife. the story takes a darker twist when events reveal themselves during a manic episode, leading to an irreparable rift in his relationships, causing catastrophic consequences of denial.or are you the one casting them? her first novel, who we wish we weren't, is a hard-hitting examination of mental health, love, loss, and the destructive repercussions of denial. a heart-wrenching tale, it compels readers to reconsider their attitudes towards mental health and the significance of seeking timely help.