Tina always loved running. She has done half and full marathons, but with her daughter’s mental illness, she is exhausted and has no energy to start running again. As a child, her daughter scratched a derogatory statement in the kitchen countertop and blamed it on her brother. Fast forward, she has two children out of wedlock, couch surf, has had restraining orders against her and many other challenging behaviors and issues.
Tina is at a turning point in her life. Can she deal with her daughter’s behaviors and not get involved to a point that exhausts her?
This episode is for you if you struggle with setting boundaries and don’t know how to help without just giving up on your child.
Navigating Mental Illness: Parents Stories