Posted by Dinah on July 24, 2002, at 7:12:53
In reply to I think the most difficult part » Dinah, posted by judy1 on July 23, 2002, at 22:33:07
I do think you're doing a great service by trying to increase awareness and empathy.
I have a some experience with schizophrenia from the other side. My aunt was schizophrenic, and while she was not at all violent, it was frightening for a little girl to be around her sometimes nevertheless.
What really struck me as a little girl though (she's been stabilized on meds for years and years) is the cruelty with which not only she, but her children as well, were treated. I felt so sorry for her kids. Other children teased and osctracized them. I hope times have changed since then. We've made so many strides in increasing our tolerance in so many areas as a society.
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