Quote Originally Posted by Teagansmom View Post
I totally commend you for speaking out....my 19 yr old daughter has a mental illness and I've struggled with dealing with her since a young age. I love how mental illness is becoming less stigmatized, Clara Hughes is riding across Canada to spread awareness. Thank you so much for opening up to us, I truly appreciate it.
Thanks for sharing this. I am trying very hard to talk to my kids about depression and mental illness at an appropriate level to encourage a good attitude about the subject and also to reinforce that when they do see me in certain ways that they know it is not their fault and that while I am ill, I am still the same person worthy of as much love and compassion as every other person on this planet. Its difficult but perhaps they will become better people as a result of some of my misfortune. However hard things are, I do think my toughest times have armed me with my strongest tools. They make me a better person for sure.