One time his mama was yelling and screaming so loud, a policeman had to take her to the hospital. Kyle looked over at Ramon and smiled. It wasn't a very big smile, but at least it was a smile. They say my mom is weird. Please, don't ever think that it is your fault that your father is mentally ill.
Mental illness is just that, an illness.
It's sort of like when people get sick with other diseases. With the right medicine and help from doctors and counselors and their families and friends, people who suffer from mental illness can be all right. When my mom won't look at me or let me hug her, I go over to Ramon's. One of the best things you can do is talk to someone you trust, an aunt or uncle, grandmother or grandfather, a neighbor, a teacher or someone from your church or place of worship. I read comic books.