Initially, I was almost rendered helpless. I was overcome by terror at the thought of my lovely child in crippling pain and turmoil. That my daughter must relive my experience seemed to me to be cruel and unjust. I found I was able to respect her independence while being vigilant. I was able to take on her behalf and in the realization that she was likely to have a different, better course of illness than my father's and mine.
Healing paves the way for continued growth and closure.
Action replaces helplessness. She is also president of AMI of Dane County. Now you may join the NAMI Stigma Alert Listing and have all of the latest stigma updates delivered to your email account.