Living with Stigma and Silence

Living with a family member's schizophrenia can be marked by stigma and silence. Elphie Scott shares her experience of growing up with a mother affected by this condition, a truth hidden within their family. Despite a loving childhood, the unspoken presence of mental illness colored their lives as silence enveloped their struggles. The impact of stigma and the lack of dialogue around schizophrenia emerges as a central theme in their story, highlighting the challenges faced by families dealing with complex mental health conditions.