Parenting a child with mental health challenges can leave even the strongest parent exhausted. Learn the signs of caregiver burnout and how to care for yourself without abandoning your child.
There are some stories you live through without ever imagining that one day you’ll put them into words for other people to read.
Of Two Minds is that story for me.
Today, I am releasing a book that is deeply personal—a book about bipolar disorder, addiction, motherhood, relationships, recovery, shame, resilience, and what it means to rebuild a life after some of your darkest chapters.
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce is rarely easy. It requires communication, compromise, flexibility, and a willingness to put your child’s needs ahead of personal conflict.
Unfortunately, those qualities may be difficult—or impossible—to achieve if your co-parent consistently displays narcissistic traits.
arenting a teenager can feel like walking a tightrope. Lean too far in one direction and you risk becoming overly controlling; lean too far in the other and you may unintentionally leave your teen without the guidance they still need. Many parents find themselves caught between two extremes: the “helicopter parent” and the “permissive parent.”
If it feels like today’s teens are more emotionally reactive, overwhelmed, or “on edge” than ever before — you’re not imagining it. As a therapist who works closely with adolescents and families, I hear the same concerns every week:
Parenting is hard for anyone—but parenting with anxiety can feel like trying to run a marathon while holding your breath. You love your kids deeply, yet your nervous system may be in “high alert mode” even when nothing dangerous is happening. Small issues feel big, patience runs thin, and guilt often follows.