Distorted Reality: Living in the shadows of parental mental illness

Contrary to popular belief, what you don’t know can—and will—hurt you. Crazy. Deranged. Off. Loopy. These are all words many, unfortunately, use to define those who battle with mental illness—a stigma and myth society has yet to debunk. Because of the stigma, the stares and the stories of extreme circumstances, families worldwide have become perplexed—almost fearful—of anyone who is diagnosed with mental illness.But Antoine Jackson, minister, author and entrepreneur seeks to dispel the myths and move the mountain of fear out of the way so families—and society as a whole—can deal and heal effectively.In his candid book, Distorted Reality: Living in the Shadows of Parental Mental Illness, Jackson shares his up close and personal recounts of not only weathering the storms of life with a parent who battles with mental illness—but also how it shaped the very man of God he has become today.In this book, you will learn: - How to remain resilient in the midst of uncertain times - How to heal wounds of the past and present - How to use therapy and counseling as an effective tool of healing - How to effectively be a caregiver for a loved one who has mental illness while maintaining your mental health - And more!