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My kids don't understand my mental illness
Mental Health | Last Active: Nov 29, 2019 | Replies (47)Comment receiving replies
Dear Jim,
Thank you for acknowledging me. I did feel like I got sidetracked and forgotten about. I just saw my therapist . It helped. I'm now staying at a crisis center until Saturday. I think it's a pretty good plan to keep me safe from self harm. The only thing is that it's pretty lonely as most people all but two dont come out. And anyway I'm feeling pretty lonely because I have no family connections for the holidays. This causes me to feel sad and broken hearted. I miss my kids so much. But since last Thursday two of them have indicated that they dont want me in their life. It feels as if they have died. I am so grievious. The only thing I know that I have done wrong is have a mental illness. I have supported and loved them unconditionally beyond jugement.
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Hi @twinkie, I wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you today and that you're not alone. I and other members of this community are only a cyber click away. Are there any activities or a special meal planned at the crisis center today? How are you doing?
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@twinkie That was a smart decision, to stay in a crisis center for a few days. I hope that while there you are able to connect with others who can become a "new" type of family for you. Like @jimhd has said, support is so critical to find, both professional and others in similar situations as yourself. I have few family connections myself, and years ago my twin brother told both me and a potential employer that I have mental issues, and he wouldn't trust me. Haven't heard from him in over 20 years. So I had to extend myself to find others of my like mind. It's hard to do, and being vulnerable like that is scary. I hope the next few days bring you some comfort, and help you see a different path to take and feel better. We care about you and want to hear how it goes for you.
Ginger