Distorted Reality: Living in the shadows of parental mental illness

Contrary to popular belief, what you don't know can-and will-hurt you. Crazy. Deranged. Off. Loopy. These are all words many, unfortunately, use to define those who battle with mental illness-a stigma and myth society has yet to debunk. Because of the stigma, the stares and the stories of extreme circumstances, families worldwide have become perplexed-almost fearful-of anyone who is diagnosed with mental illness.But Antoine Jackson, minister, author and entrepreneur seeks to dispel the myths and move the mountain of fear out of the way so families-and society as a whole-can deal and heal effectively.In his candid book, Distorted Reality: Living in the Shadows of Parental Mental Illness, Jackson shares his up close and personal recounts of not only weathering the storms of life with a parent who battles with mental illness-but also how it shaped the very man of God he has become today.In this book, you will learn: - How to remain resilient in the midst of uncertain times - How to heal wounds of the past and present - How to use therapy and counseling as an effective tool of healing - How to effectively be a caregiver for a loved one who has mental illness while maintaining your mental health - And more!

Author: Antoine Dejuan Jackson

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: Jun 22, 2020

Number of Pages: 148 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: NA

ISBN-13: 9798622853555