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Jeri Lipov's avatar

Angela and Wendy both deserve credit for learning and coping through this difficult journey. As the parent of an adult child with mental illness, I could relate to much of the story. We are both doing better now and my journey was helped by NAMI more than anything.

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Carrie Seidman's avatar

Let me know if you'd like to share your story as well, Jeri. I know how helpful it can be for others going through the same challenges.

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MojoMan's avatar

Hello Carrie! Carole and I are thrilled to see this substack and your return to the Herald with a New column

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Carrie Seidman's avatar

Thanks so much! :)

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Deborah Alborell's avatar

Kudos to Angela's mother who stood by her in thick & thin.

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Wendy Abramson's avatar

Thank you Deborah! (I’m Andrea’s mother.) 😎

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Deborah Alborell's avatar

Sometimes being stubborn is a good thing!! Translated as "persistence", it can do great things.

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