Review: Truly Inspirational.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 11, 2013
"When I took the vows for better or worse, I meant them. Then I started to wonder if there was a limit as to how much worse I was supposed to endure".Shards of My Heart is a must read. This book touches on the true form of Mental Illness and addiction.  So often these issues are swept under the rug or ignored. It really is time to take a good look at these issues and the people who are living with and caring for the mentally ill or addict. I am so grateful to have been able to read this journal account of a family in the throws of both mental illness and the addiction to meds and alcohol that usually accompany it. So often we hear about the tragedies that occur within these relationships. The long standing damage that can occur to the caregiver and the rest of the family is devastating. This journal should be read by all to bring about awareness. The strength of Nina will also be encouraging to others.She is truly inspirational.  This book portrays the everyday struggles,the wondering, the fear, the need to be ready at any time to go. It also portrays deep love for someone and the need to feel like you have really done all you can do before saying that you really can't endure any more. The safety of yourself and your child needs to be put above that love at some point.  After you read it you will be able to maybe help someone else in need by being more observant of signs of mental illness or addiction.. I am hoping that the HEA will come for Nina and her daughter and she will find strength in her daughter and her family.