“Life is hard. Describing it is even harder.”
This blog is my own therapeutic outlet. It is my story about raising a child with schizophrenia.
I also hope it serves as a reminder to other parents/caregivers of children with a mental illness, that you are not alone.
Which is exactly what we need to be reminded of 99.4% of the time, I think.
Lovely new lay out, by the way. Personally I think it’s a very serene and poetic image. However, it does serve as an appropriate metaphor. When dealing with children of high needs, things can switch from day to night without the slightest notice.
So, I say it’s a well suited image.
-J.P.
Hi Victoria,
By the way, I like the image too. The symbolism of dark and light has been one that I’ve used often in redirecting my energies away from negative towards positive. And I really do believe that there is a positive in every situation. Difficult to see sometimes, but in hindsight, it’s always there.
The image for your blog shows this.
I’m new on here and am fumbling about trying to decide which theme to settle into permanently. Actually, I have my first post out there but you could say that I’m trying to get my footing?
In my controlled fall, it hit upon your blog and found it most interesting. My retired GYN has a daughter with this horrible illness and my prayers have been with him and his entire family for quite awhile. Now, my heart aches for both of you.
As a woman, I pray for your continued wisdom and strength; as a mother, I understand your need for an outlet; and, as a Christian, I pray that your son will continue to try to carry a portion of your burden. After all, walking side by side is what mothers and sons need to do. My son is 39 and I treasure each step we’ve taken together.
Hi Victoria,
I gave you a little gift on my blog. You are not required to do anything with it.
It’s a way to say thank you, given to me by Rose.
Dogkisses.