Stages of Dealing: Changing Emotions
The sudden burst of anger shook the entire household. Where did that come from? What triggered it?
It’s not your ill loved one ranting and raving; it is you.
Stages of Dealing: Seeking Explanations
Why? The human response when bad things happen – death, loss of job, disease, mental illness. Our inquiring minds go into hyper-drive seeking an explanation for the unexplainable.
Vote Mental Health
Vote Mental Health – Mental Health Insurance “Our child will be 18 next month. What do we do for insurance?” Not an uncommon question at the family support group meetings. Parents are worried that their child will lose medical insurance, and they will have no way to pay for the medications and treatment needed. On
Homelessness Awareness Week
As I write this I’m not sure where my son is. I’m pretty sure he’s in the local area. I have no way to contact him. Last week his girlfriend told him to leave her apartment. She could no longer live with the behaviors brought on by his mental illness. He left. My son is
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