“My mental illness doesn’t define me or how I take care of my child.”
I have had mental health problems all my life, but I did not grasp the severity of them until after I had started a family.
First and foremost, you did not cause your child’s mental illness.
It was like putting on glasses for the first time—everything made sense.
Nothing is magic, but choosing to move forward with treatment has made my life easier and more joy-filled.
Here are some ideas that may help you fight this beast.