The Quiet Fears Families Carry

Published on August 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM

 

I have a son diagnosed last year. He's very calm in demeanor, but I worry about his future — especially who he might be in contact with in group home settings. We want him safe and supported, but so much feels uncertain.

 

Each story is shared by someone impacted by untreated SMI,
lightly edited for clarity, never for meaning.

Do you have an ask? If you were sitting down with your legislator, how would you ask them to help you?

What are my options are as a caregiver?

These stories aren’t for sympathy.

They are here to drive systemic change, one voice at a time.