The chapter explores the significance of being open with children about a parent's mental illness, focusing on the story of Kylie Griffin and her daughters. It discusses the challenges Kylie faced as a single parent with schizophrenia and later bipolar disorder, as well as the impact on her daughters' lives.
Being a parent can be very rewarding, but if you are managing your own mental health you may not be able to be the parent you’d like to be. It can be sad and confusing for kids too—and they often take on a caring role.