Plot

In 'The Trick is to Keep Breathing', Janice Galloway takes us into the mind of drama teacher Joy Stone, as she struggles with mental illness following the death of her lover, Michael.

Part of

The Trick is to Keep Breathing

Key events

Plot points: Health visitor, Michael's death, self-harming, Dr Stead, Myra's visit, memorial service, the psychiatrist, Tony's seduction and "I forgive you"

Key episodes represent Joy’s mental deterioration and the possible start of her recovery. These events are:

Visit from the health visitor
Flashbacks to Michael’s death
Self harming with the tin of soup
Visit to Dr Stead
Myra’s visit
Memorial service
Visit to the psychiatrist
Tony’s seduction
Goodwill Dinner
"I forgive you"