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The Night I Found My Son Under a Tarp

My son almost died Friday night. He’s 20 years old. I don’t even know why I went looking for him. I haven’t done that in a long time… but something told me to go. I drove around before asking some homeless people if they had seen him. They had. He was in the bushes behind […]

Episode 7: Regrets

Reflections on My Journey: In this journey, if we don’t get the outcome we desperately want, it’s natural to have regrets. By regrets, I mean the things I wish I had done differently or known earlier. I did my best with the knowledge I had, and I try to extend the same grace to Acheron’s […]

Episode 6: Open Letter to Our Healthcare Practitioners

By: Carolann Introduction: In this post, we explore the complex issues in caregiving and the healthcare system. It’s a heartfelt look at the struggles faced by both healthcare workers dealing with system problems and caregivers supporting their loved ones. While we appreciate the hard work of medical professionals, it’s important to also push for better outcomes […]

Episode 5: Crisis and Competence: When Medical Perspectives Differ

By: Carolann Introduction: Figuring out when a loved one is in crisis and whether they are competent to make medical decisions is a tough part of caregiving. Caregivers often face complex situations, trying to tell if someone is just being defiant or genuinely can’t cope. Knowing the signs of a crisis and reacting correctly can […]

Episode 4: Navigating Caregiving: Empowering Those Who Support Loved Ones

By: Carolann Introduction: Taking care of a loved one who struggles with substance use disorder (SUD) can be very hard and emotionally draining. It takes a lot of strength, patience, and the ability to handle a difficult healthcare system. Besides dealing with the behavioral issues caused by SUD, caregivers also have to manage their own […]

Episode 3: Myths and Misconceptions

By: Carolann Introduction In this episode, we turn our attention to common myths and misconceptions about mental health and substance use disorder treatment. These misconceptions shape policies and treatment methods, adding to the stigma and discrimination in healthcare. This post will discuss how these myths affect people like Acheron and their caregivers and why we […]

Episode 2: The Personal Toll of Stigma: Navigating the Maze of Caregiving for Mental Illness

By: Carolann Introduction: In our journey to understand the complexities of caregiving for those with mental illness, we will explore the personal impact of stigma. As caregivers, we often find ourselves balancing love, duty, and societal judgment. This post examines the challenges caregivers face, drawing from personal experiences and the broader landscape of mental healthcare. […]

Addiction Treatment: a state of neglect

By: A sibling/caregiver/nurse My parents are retired. They worked their whole lives to provide for their children, including drives to Disney Worldat March break in a Ford caravan, summertime camps, and all of the day to day demands of looking after three children… so when they announced that they would be taking a much-deserved holiday, […]

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