Love and Recovery in Schizophrenia

A mother with schizophrenia and her adult daughter talk about their lives, recovery, and the memoir they co-authored, in the touching video Love’s All That Makes Sense. Anika and Sakeenah Francis talk about how the daughter took on the role of the parent until later in recovery they decided to write a book together. The process of writing and the truths they unearthed in the process, including that love is an under-recognized but essential part of healing, helped bring them closer together and improve their relationship. Sakeenah brings up the point that often children of people with mental illness are forgotten and invisible in the system, while at the same time shouldering a caregiver burden they may not be equipped for. With treatment, understanding, and love, she has become more of a mother to her daughter. With such a sensitive and thoughtful interview, their memoir Love’s All That Makes Sense promises to be full of articulate insights as well as affection. The duo is also giving a workshop in Cleveland on September 16 at the Roads to Recovery 2013 Conference, titled “A Journey Beyond Medicaid,” about resiliency and long term recovery in schizophrenia.
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