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Scenario

When caring for family members with mental illness creates hidden isolation

My adult son has schizophrenia and I cannot talk to other parents about what our life is really like because mental illness still makes people uncomfortable.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Caregivers of family members with stigmatized conditions often carry double burdens of practical care and social silence.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

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Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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