As Clemence navigates her new reality back home, she is confronted with the stigma surrounding mental illness and the challenges of managing her symptoms on a daily basis. She grapples with the fear of being a burden on her family and friends, while also struggling to accept her diagnosis and find a sense of identity outside of her illness.
Throughout the film, Clemence attends therapy sessions, tries different medications, and explores various coping mechanisms in an effort to stabilize her mood and regain control of her life. However, she also faces setbacks and relapses, leading her to question whether she will ever be able to fully recover or if she is doomed to live a life of constant struggle.
As Clemence's relationships with her family and friends are put to the test, she must confront the ways in which her illness has impacted those closest to her and work towards rebuilding trust and understanding. She also grapples with the possibility that her behavior may not only be a result of her illness, but also reflective of deeper issues within herself.
Through moments of humor, heartbreak, and introspection, The Year Between explores the complexities of mental illness, the power of resilience, and the importance of self-acceptance. Clemence's journey is a poignant and relatable portrayal of the struggles many individuals face in coming to terms with their mental health and finding a path towards healing and self-discovery.