Posts Tagged ‘children of mentally ill parents’
(Ep 22) Mental Health in The Family: Author Marin Sardy Shares Insights
World Mental Health Day is on October 10. Every year, this day raises awareness of mental health issues, and this year, in particular, the theme of “Make mental health for all a global priority” couldn’t be more on point. Mental health in the family and mental health as a society is suffering more than ever.…
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When Mother’s Day Is Hard
I’ve babysat in my youth and am the aunt who bakes. I’ve been called “piccola mamma” (little mother) by my papà when I took on the role my mentally ill mamma couldn’t. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for kids in foster care and as a team leader in the workplace, my mothering and…
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I’m with Crazy: A Love Story (Ep10) A Dad Who Stayed (& Taught Us To Play)
My Papà was a big dreamer. He was a grower of things. He loved this life even when he hated it, and there were times that he did, don’t get me wrong, he made his dream of coming to America come true. He met and married a beautiful woman, who for him was his love…
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I’m with Crazy: A Love Story (Ep9) Mother’s Day & Mental Illness – Missing Out On A Mom
I used to pray, and pray, and pray, please don’t let me be like mama. So the more that I come now to understand what my mother must have been going through all alone. Honestly, now I admire her more. While I was praying not to become her, it turns out, I learned later on…
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I’m with Crazy: A Love Story (Ep8) National Sibling Day & Crazy
You know, all those greeting card company commercials that celebrate siblings and family or the magazine articles, you know the question, “When was the last time you told your brothers or sisters you loved them?” The media and marketing all remind me on this National Siblings Day that it’s my excuse to give them all…
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