Tag: mental health

Finding Freedom at Eighteen – The Wilted Rose Book Part 18

Grace embarks on a new chapter in her life, leaving behind her family and home for a full-time job in a different state. On her eighteenth birthday, her parents, though attempting to express joy, conceal their sadness at losing their first child to independence. Grace feels a mix of excitement and relief, escaping the emotional turmoil of her home life. She won’t need to return, following her desire for freedom and a fresh start. The narrative reflects themes of growth and change.

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Teenage daughter waiting to leave home – The Wilted Rose Book Part 16

The narrative follows 16-year-old Grace and her mother, Sarah, as Grace completes high school and seeks full-time employment. Eager for independence, she recalls her visits to her Aunty who lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland who provides her with comfort and support. Acknowledging Grace’s struggles at home, she gifts her a book on healing, encouraging her during this challenging period. Grace appreciates the kindness and warmth of her aunt and contemplates her job applications in Brisbane for the New Year, indicating a hopeful outlook for her future while cherishing the peaceful moments spent in her aunty's company.

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Teenage daughter coping with her mother’s mental illness – The Wilted Rose Book Part 15

A young teenager, urges her father to visit her mother in a mental health hospital, despite her prior encounters with her mother’s Bipolar episodes. Upon seeing her mother, Grace is heartbroken as the treatment appears to have worsened her mental state. She observes her mother's drawn features and lack of recognition, leading to an emotional confrontation with her father about the effectiveness of the treatment. Frustrated and desperate for her mother to return home, Grace struggles to understand the situation, while her father attempts to reassure her that the treatment is necessary for Sarah's recovery.

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Help for the family of a mentally ill mother – The Wilted Rose Book Part 14

Jack, a devoted husband, consistently supported his wife Sarah through her struggles with Bipolar disorder from the 1960s to the 1990s, despite a lack of assistance from family and community. He was unaware of the helpful organisation ARAFMI. After a particularly challenging episode, Sarah was admitted to hospital, where the doctor proposed a controversial treatment involving Electroconvulsive Therapy to help mitigate her severe depression. Jack was apprehensive about the potential side effect of memory loss, expressing his concerns about the procedure, even as it was presented as the best option for Sarah's recovery and healing.

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Teenage daughter affected by her mother’s mental health – The Wilted Rose Book Part 13

Teenage daughter coping with her mother's mental illhealth.

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Her Mother is Mentally Ill – The Wilted Rose Book Part 11

Grace's life takes a harrowing turn when she discovers her mother, Sarah, unconscious beside her bed during a lunch break visit. Panic sets in as she calls for help, revealing that Sarah is on medication, including Valium and painkillers. The paramedic assures Grace that they will care for her mother and contacts her grandmother. As the ambulance departs, Grace, overwhelmed with emotions, struggles to compose herself and heads back to school, where she faces her teacher's disapproval without sharing the trauma she experienced. The narrative highlights Grace's fear for her mother's wellbeing and the emotional burden she now carries.

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The Harmony of Life is Out of Tune – The Wilted Rose Book Part 9

Sarah, a talented pianist, struggles to cope with the devastating loss of her infant child, which compounds her earlier disappointments. In the 1960s, community support for grieving families is sparse, unlike today, where organisations like compassionatefriendsqld.org.au provide assistance. Despite the efforts of her husband, Jack, and sister, Vivienne, to support her through this painful time, Sarah feels isolated in her grief, dismissing comforting words from friends and family. A visit to the doctor only results in a Valium prescription, highlighting her profound despair. Sarah's journey of healing remains uncertain, as she has emotionally withdrawn from those around her.

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Happy Stepmother’s Day

My dad remarried at 75 years of age, a few years after my mother's death, which followed a lifetime of caring for my mentally ill mum. My step-mum is such a blessing so late in my dad's life. Dad is now 90 years old and still happily married to my step-mum. It's never too late... Continue Reading →

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