It is a gift for you to share your stories to make those of us who have or have had teens who struggled with mental illness and other disorders. It can be a very lonely place. I remember not knowing where or how to talk about it when my now-32-year-old, thriving daughter began cutting at age 12. And there was very little helpful information generally available, especially from a Christian perspective. Your column is a gift.
Thanks Elizabeth! It is a special kind of loneliness and despair, isn't it? I'm so glad your daughter is thriving now. It's so hard to see the other side when we are in the midst of it. My daughter also has a history of cutting, so I get it!
It is a gift for you to share your stories to make those of us who have or have had teens who struggled with mental illness and other disorders. It can be a very lonely place. I remember not knowing where or how to talk about it when my now-32-year-old, thriving daughter began cutting at age 12. And there was very little helpful information generally available, especially from a Christian perspective. Your column is a gift.
Thanks Elizabeth! It is a special kind of loneliness and despair, isn't it? I'm so glad your daughter is thriving now. It's so hard to see the other side when we are in the midst of it. My daughter also has a history of cutting, so I get it!
Thank you. It really is a special kind of loneliness and despair. I know this Substack will serve many and make them feel less alone.
A beautiful post! Congrats on the courage to begin.
Thanks Logan - appreciate your encouragement and your modeling!