It's a black and white photo taken in the spring of 1969. That day, on the campus of the University of Colorado, the Galvins were gathered together to celebrate the graduation of their head of the family.
Doctor in political science at 44, Don Galvin proudly wears the university cap and gown.
In the photo, the number of people surrounding the hero of the day attracts attention.
There is his wife, of course.
His boys.
From largest to smallest, there are ten of them.
To which are added the last two.
Yes, Don and Mimi Galvin have twelve children.
But what especially distinguishes this family from the rest of the world is not that it is so numerous.
The Galvins are currently experiencing one of the last “normal” days of their existence.
Half of the children will soon descend into madness.
Six out of twelve.
Six times, the diagnosis will come.
Schizophrenia.
The most mysterious and one of the most serious mental illnesses.
It affects 24 million people worldwide.
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