FAMILY TO FAMILY
The Principles of Support
- We will see the individual first, not
the illness.
- We recognize that mental illnesses are
brain disorders.
- We aim for better coping skills.
- We find strength in sharing
experiences.
- We reject stigma in ourselves and
others.
- We won't judge anyone's pain as less
than our own.
- We forgive ourselves and reject guilt.
- We embrace humor as healthy.
- We accept that we cannot resolve all
problems.
- We expect a better future in a
realistic way.
- We will never give up hope!
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