How do I get family to understand that a mental illness does not mean I am crazy?
I am six out of seven siblings. I'm forty and I didn't realize how old fashion they were until I heard my mother say that I was crazy. I thought she'd understand after I was diagnosed clinically depressed and told her that I needed to seek counseling. Her question was more of a statement when she said, "So you're crazy." And it was more of a fact to her before she finished her sentance. I never really got along with my mother growing up, but I was never disrespectful. I began to build a relationship with her after I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. I didn't want my daughter to hate me like I did my mother. Which backfired because my mother took her from me claiming me crazy. At this point, it seems they want me to go crazy. I don't know.... I think it's working....
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