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Mental Health Support

fizzgig

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4. mental illness is not something discussed on that side of the family

Reply to mopinko (Reply #1)

Sun Jul 28, 2013, 01:58 AM

Jul 2013

i told my uncle today about my diagnosis and my stay in the hospital six years ago and he's the first one on that side to know. i felt it was none of their business, but it has become pertinent to the situation.

i can only hope the sleep brings her peace.

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just spoke with my uncle and my cousin [View all] fizzgig Jul 2013 OP

reminding her that people love her is good. mopinko Jul 2013 #1

mental illness is not something discussed on that side of the family fizzgig Jul 2013 #4

everybody is entitled to their medical privacy. mopinko Jul 2013 #7

Wonderful that she has you, elleng Jul 2013 #2

she asked if i'd told my dad and sister fizzgig Jul 2013 #5

Sounds great! elleng Jul 2013 #8

the best part about you caring is you don't have to care olddots Jul 2013 #3

i feel it's my responsibility to be her elder fizzgig Jul 2013 #6