If you are a family member of a loved one who struggles with a mental health difficulty, you know all too well that your loved one's difficulty soon becomes your difficulty as well. I grew up in a family where mental health difficulties were prevalent. I understand the unique struggle that is set before us.
All too often, we are searching for support and answers for our loved one and neglect the fact that we are struggling as well. Sometimes, as family members, we don't have the strategies or coping skills needed to support ourselves, our loved ones with mental health difficulties, and our loved ones without mental health difficulties. If you are in need of:
All too often, we are searching for support and answers for our loved one and neglect the fact that we are struggling as well. Sometimes, as family members, we don't have the strategies or coping skills needed to support ourselves, our loved ones with mental health difficulties, and our loved ones without mental health difficulties. If you are in need of:
- personal support
- self-care strategies
- problem solving ideas
- or, understanding what mental illness is and how to live with it