Learn

Learn how to happily stay in relationship(s) with your mentally ill loved one(s). Establish boundaries and make commitments without stress.

"Believe in yourself and others' will believe in you." MFG

Work

Get in touch with mother earth. Garden, weed, rake, plant, sweep, pick or clean. You will realize a sense of accomplishment when your day is done.

We are blessed with freedom in this country.

Trust

Embrace and trust your path.

Out of my darkness came light. Enduring darkness made me stronger.

Silence

Silence is a powerful tool. Helping others by being with them in silence allows them to open up to their healing.

Offer this gift.

Grieve

I am beginning to recognize that some part of me was shut down in dealing with my sister's illness. I now understand that it is o.k. to grieve this loss and that it will take time to heal. I feel this has been going on for some time. It is a bit uncomfortable, but this is my beginning.

Allow yourself to grieve.

Finish Line

Writing this book was a deep emotional process. I questioned myself many times whether or not to complete it. It took 10 years to make the decision. Save yourself some time and push through the pain and get to the good stuff.

Even if it hurts, finish what you start. It may feel good when you are done.

Acceptance

Accept your shortcomings.

Blessings.