I can totally relate to this sentiment. In my case, I didn't realize I had a mental illness or that I was even beginning to act quite odd until I nearly killed myself. Though I still have a lot of pain from the wound and always will, I consider it a blessing that what I did resulted in me getting the help I need.

I am sorry that you cannot get through to your mother. I know how painful this is. My son needs help but doesn't think he needs it, rather, he thinks something is wrong with me and seems to be paranoid of his father and, occassionally, me. I can understand why this happened. It must have been very tough to grow up with a mentally ill mother who nearly died.

I will pray for your mother and I am so happy for you. Thanks for expressing such a positive thought.