Parent Stories

Facing a Different Reality

Parents expressed anguish, love, and hope as they struggled to encourage and support their adult child who lives with bipolar disorder. Their stories show incredible commitment to helping their children find hope and healing. Each parent found strength to cope with the challenges in family life resulting from their child's symptoms. Learn about how parents became advocates, found acceptance in the face of challenges, and learned to manage their own self-care in pursuit of finding help for their children.

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Artist: Carye Bye