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Imagine finding out your mom has schizophrenia at age 55

She's kept it from me my entire life. I knew she was a really crummy mom in multiple ways & I knew something was wrong with her but I always made excuses for her in my mind. I can't help but feel very resentful that she never told me she has a serious mental illness. I found out by taking care of her in another state for 3 weeks thinking she had dementia, & she let a "metformin prescribed by a psychiatrist" statement slip. I researched this & know it runs on her dad's side of the family & is prescribed for psychosis/schizophrenia.
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Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
Just love her with all your heart now.Dont be resentful towards her. Please dont. Just help her as much as you can. She did her best.I feel for her. I'm so sorry
Myocite · F
@Eddiesolds I'm very good to her. If you only knew. I do have a right to be upset and my feelings about it are very normal.
Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
@Myocite I'm sure you do. Just like I do. I've never experienced this though. I didnt mean to offend you.
Myocite · F
@Eddiesolds You didn't offend me at all. Thank you for taking the time to comment.:)