A parent reflects on years-long physical and mental health challenges until the successful diagnosis and treatment of a son’s extreme food allergies.
“The doctor’s words, compounded by the erratic nature of food allergies … added to the pile of stress and confusion that comes with fear of the unknown….”
A parent looks back on a son’s experience with severe anxiety, and the actions that helped the most in improving his mental health.
“The promising start to the high school year came to an abrupt end, and my son struggled with his health, then fell into a debilitating depression. Meanwhile, our family scrambled to figure out how to help….”
A parent of a teenager with severe mental health issues shares steps that are helping manage fear and anxiety affecting the rest of the family.
“How will I manage the impact of one child’s severe mental health issues on our family? My challenge has been to address that issue as our household has dealt with my daughter’s challenges….”
A parent of children with complex physical and mental health challenges describes lessons learned in helping family navigate issues.
“Several of our children have complex issues, including chronic pain …(but) while there have been many struggles, I’ve also found many ways to nurture my children’s mental health….”
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Every few weeks, people share encouraging essays, anecdotes, and stories about moments that turned their day around.
