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Product Description
A literary lighthouse in the night for parents of older children as it illuminates the murky territory of parenting an adult child who lives with mental illness.
"Very insightful for a mom going through similar experiences and struggling with finding resources on the topic. It helped me feel less alone." --Amazon Customer Review
"This book calmed me and reassured me, reading it over again." --V. McBride
An empowering and informative guide that gives parents back a sense of control and hope at a time when they may feel they have none.
Stacy, with her honest, engaging and sensitive nature, and as if in casual conversation with her readers, talks about the realities of parenting an adult child who lives with mental illness, and she talks about the importance of self-care, self-reflection, support from others and mental health advocacy.
She and her nuclear family of five have experienced, first-hand, the mental illness of a beloved family member, one of her daughter's. The family unit has weathered with their loved one the onset and impact of major depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder as well as self-harm and suicide attempts.
Simply 1 Mom's Thoughts About Coping When an Adult Child Lives With Mental Illness contains personal insight, helpful tips and credible resources that will recharge and inspire you to continue to advocate for your child and/or children. Ultimately, you will gain a fresh perspective that will help you navigate the uncertainty of parenting an adult child who lives with mental illness.
Stacy wants you to know, the village that was there when you raised your child is still there, it just looks a little different.
Amazon Categories:
Nonfiction Family & Relationships
Nonfiction Psychology Mental Health
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