Are you feeling helpless because you don’t know how to help your son or daughter?

If you’re feeling helpless because you don’t know how to help your son or daughter who has mental illness or addiction, I understand this can make you feel down or frustrated. 

You want to help and you’ve tried a number of things but nothing seems to work. 

I hear you! 

Nothing seems to work because you are taking it upon yourself to fix or cure their illness, and that is not something you have the power to do.

So the more you focus on what didn’t work, the more you will become exhausted and frustrated.

What I want you to remember is that you are their biggest advocate and support so this is where you can use your energy if you want to help them. 

Let them know how much you love them and that you are here for them…to listen, to care, to support. 

Look into what resources may be available in your area that could help them and share this knowledge with them. 

Sending love and light,

Debbie