One out of every ten people will at one time suffer from mental health problems. Patsy Stackhouse is one of those 10%. On The Receiving End focuses on Patsy's journey. It includes the ups and downs of her relationships with her long-term therapist of over 30 years. Mental health issues not only affect the person, but their family, their friends and all of their relationships. Patsy gives the reader a raw and open look at her own battle with mental illness in hopes that her story will help others along their journey.