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S5E6: Push/Pull: Caring for a Sibling with Schizophrenia

S5E6: Push/Pull: Caring for a Sibling with Schizophrenia

Update: 2025-01-22
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In this deeply personal episode of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-examined, author of Mad Sisters, Susan Grundy, shares the powerful story of her sister's battle with schizophrenia. As Susan recounts her experience growing up alongside her sister, she reflects on the complex dynamics of caregiving, sibling relationships, and the profound impact of mental illness on families. With raw honesty, Susan explores the challenges of navigating her sister's diagnosis, the misunderstandings that arise, and the delicate balance of love, fear, and hope. Through this moving conversation, Susan offers a rare and important perspective on schizophrenia and the often-overlooked struggles of family members.

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S5E6: Push/Pull: Caring for a Sibling with Schizophrenia

S5E6: Push/Pull: Caring for a Sibling with Schizophrenia

BC Schizophrenia Society