Disappointing outcome. But also I get it.

I’m doing my best. I’m reaching out. I’m doing my own self-work. I’m not isolating. I’ll find my people. I’m already finding them here and there. I’m learning how to build my own fulfilling life and how to heal from growing up with a schizophrenic mother.

All Inboxes your question for us ^&10;wrote:&10;Hi Miguel,&10;I'm reaching out because I didn't want you to think I forgot about your request. My co-worker; and I reached out to the few people we know who have mothers with mental illness. We asked if we could put them in touch with you so that you all could be connected. Unfortunately, we didn't get the response we expected. I know you mentioned how stigma can be a factor in this. Perhaps I didn't realize the extent of it.&10;Please know that I will keep you in mind if/when I meet others with similar circumstances. I hope you will continue attending our support group if it was of any help to you.&10;All my best,Thank you for following up.&10;That's really disappointing to hear. But yeah...&10;I get it.&10;It increasingly feels like my role in this life is to be the one out there talking about it so others see that it can be okay.&10;I wrote about my growing up with mom and shared it publicly over nine years ago. You can listen to me read it here:&10;Growing up with a schizophrenic mother - My 25th Year: InsideOut miguel.url.lol&10;If you feel it's appropriate to share my story with these folks you have my happy permission to do so.If you feel it's appropriate to share my story with these folks you have my happy permission to do so.&10;I dunno that I'll keep coming to the group. I'll just be hoping another child comes along.&10;But I'd love to keep the lines open with you and&10;"! I like the vibe and space you hold&10;for all that grief and anger and confusion.&10;You both have done a great job there.&10;Support groups are often hit or miss especially with zoom. And the feeling you both nurture from my one meeting is the feeling I look for in all the support groups.&10;I was also happy to connect with?&10;and&10;Ein person on Wednesday. So grateful to make those new local friends.&10;Stay in touch!&10;Miguel