Living with someone who has a mental illness is emotionally draining and without the proper balance detrimental to your own mental health. for the past few years I have had to experience this struggle. I never thought that I would be faced with such a challenge. Reluctant to share, I kept the ups and downs a secret. Only speaking about it with close family members who knew to ask me how Things were. I didn't know at the time how common mental illness was because people don't discuss it enough. I hope if I open up about this truth, it can help others who are going through something similar. I myself felt less burdened by telling my truth when it comes to mental illness. I now feel mentally more healthy and I feel the support that is literally all around us. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans suffer from mental illness although it can be difficult to talk about it we should.
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