The title “Runaway Train” describes my depressed mind as it speeds through self-deprecating, destructive thoughts that challenge my self-worth. While riding the emotional waves, you will see the depths of my despair, struggle, humor, and hope.
This book is a journey that navigates a heart-wrenching breakup through the depressed mind of a Black man. It destroys the myth that men don’t feel or aren’t ever in touch with their emotions. It also displays the blurred lines between my factual reality and depressed reality. This is my memoir of trauma, pain, internal analysis and self-discovery, wrapped around a detailed, compelling story.
Mark Torphy
Mark Torphy is a Milwaukee-born, New York and Phoenix-seasoned, Atlanta-residing father of three. Mark began his first career as a practicing CPA and Business Manager. A desire to be more direct in advocating for his community and having learned of his own depression and anxiety during his divorce years earlier led him to birth a second career amidst the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic and he began a journey to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist. Mark is passionate about music, Wisconsin sports and helping heal people through love, truth, faith and hope.