Things started out fine for Julia and her son. After remarrying and finding stability with good friends, Julia youngest son was in a stable home. However, once he got to high school, drugs came into the picture and worsen the more times he was treated.
Over time, Julia set strong boundaries to protect herself and the rest of her family, including her grandson.
If you are a parent that struggles with a bipolar child and the shame of trying to help and being abused by him/her, this episode is for you!
Julia has done it all on her own, learning coping skills and healthy ways to take care of herself.
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