“The children of mentally ill parents have unique emotional hardships and face an increased ri

“The children of mentally ill parents have unique emotional hardships and face an increased risk of developing mental health disorders. When the parent’s illness creates disturbance in the home, but is not openly acknowledged and explained, the impact is even more troubling. Many of us grew up in a prolonged state of distress that triggered our own instabilities. There are parts of us that never felt safe, stories we were too afraid to tell. As children, we were disoriented and confused because we didn’t understand our parents’ behavior or how to respond to it. We had to master the art of keeping secrets. As adults, guilt becomes a weight on our backs as we mourn the relationships we didn’t get to have with our parents. Too many people go through this labyrinth feeling alone and ashamed like I did. We can’t heal what we won’t talk about. We can’t stop a cycle that we pretend not to see.” #worldmentalhealthday
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