What is the right answer? I don't know but I am sitting by the door waiting for the postal service to deliver my son's ashes to me so I don't have good perspective right now. I am so heartbroken that as hard as I tried, I could not help my son and the system is not designed to help me help him. I don't agree with Adams' plan but I am not sure what the alternative looks like. So, I am asking you, Mastadon Hive Mind, what does the right solution look like to you? Asking for a grieving mother. /end
@sunshine I have been reading this thread with rapt attention. I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son and all that you and he have been through in the hellscape that is our broken mental health care system. I don't know what the answer is either, but thank you for sharing your story so we can better see the cracks and gaping problems in it. You and your son deserved better, and my heart goes out to you and all who are suffering in this system.
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I'm so very sorry for your loss. I wish I had the answer for you. Sending you my love, light, and condolences. 💜 ✨ 🙏
@sunshine I am so sorry sweetheart. Mamas should not bury their sons. I lost my oldest son Aaron much the same way … it is 💔. We must keep speaking truth. They needed strong recovery based supports that include meds as an option but focus on building health, safe and stable housing, supportive relationships and recovery communities, and meaningful occupation and sense of purpose. Later, I have started a collection of resources on Aaron’s website https://aaron-voices.com/resources .
Resources — aaron-voices

Resources for children, youth, and adults with mental health needs based on evidence, practice based and lived experience from a mom, mental health occupational therapist and advocate. Development is ongoing.

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@sunshine So sorry for your loss. 🙏Just read the thread of your posts & can see you’ve been on a heart-breaking journey with a loved one. I wish I had the right words, but just wanted to drop a line & let you know your story is in my thoughts today.