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How to co-parent with someone whose mental illness affects the children

My ex-husband is bipolar and our custody agreement does not account for his episodes and I am tired of being the only stable parent but I cannot protect my kids from loving him

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Children's love does not discriminate between safe and unsafe versions of their parents.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Love and mental illness?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.