Raising kids while having mental illness is tough. My son is 12 and knows I have bipolar. He has some understanding of what that means, but is still learning. He has ADHD and has had some mood and behavior issues in the past. We take our meds at the same time. I guess the fact that I take meds has helped normalize it for him. But it's certainly tough. He sees me at my best and worst. I feel bad because I can't always cook and care for him the way I'd like too. And then my anxiety issues prevent us from doing things sometimes. I always worry how I'm affecting him.