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To those who may not fully understand:
- The ones who have never experienced life inside a locked adolescent crisis unit.
- The ones who have never endured the emotional and physical turmoil of being assaulted by their own child—a child they have invested their heart and soul into.
- The ones who freely dispense unsolicited parenting advice, suggesting that if it were their child, they would call the authorities or have the child institutionalized.
- The ones who believe that mental health symptoms stem from poor parenting or a “bad” child, thinking that stricter discipline could resolve these deep-seated issues.
- The ones who are unaware of the grueling wait times in emergency rooms, often spending days waiting for a psychiatric bed, only to find yet another program fail to meet their child’s needs.
- The ones who are fortunate enough to be oblivious to the mental health crisis plaguing our country.
- The ones who don’t understand the extensive waitlists due to a dire shortage of qualified mental health professionals, a field that many avoid due to its challenging nature and inadequate compensation, leading to top doctors only accepting cash payments.
To the courageous parents and caregivers:
This message is for you. For those who have tried every avenue yet still find themselves at a standstill, yet refuse to give up hope.
This is for the parents who dread another ER visit, navigating the endless cycle of waiting without real progress.
This is for the parents who must protect their other children, sometimes physically and sometimes emotionally, from a sibling’s turmoil for everyone’s safety.
This is for the parents who have become experts in negotiation and multitasking, perpetually on high alert.
This letter recognizes the unique exhaustion of parents who have had arguments while driving, distractedly running over parking blocks.
The parents who worry about the toll these struggles take on their families and their own well-being, missing work, and losing focus.
This is for every parent whose heart aches with fear for their child, feeling helpless and uncertain about where to turn for help.
You are not alone. Even when it seems like you are, there is a community that sees you and understands your plight.
Mental health issues affect everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status or background. They can infiltrate even the most seemingly perfect homes.
To those who may not understand: If you’ve been spared the trials of mental illness due to luck or circumstance, please refrain from casting judgment or offering misguided opinions.
To the parents in the trenches, you are recognized. I can’t promise that everything will be alright, but remember, you are not alone.
For more insights and support on related topics, feel free to check out this blog post, which discusses various aspects of family planning and mental health. If you’re looking for resources on home insemination, this article from Make a Mom is an authority on the subject. Additionally, Resolve offers excellent information on pregnancy and insemination options.