Reviews
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“Even when choices are deeply evaluated, we cannot know for certain what the outcome will be. What do we do with the random and unexpected twists? In Brigitte’s raw telling of her experience, the impact of the power of multiple forces at work is clear. The forces of administrative systems, family systems, relational systems and emotional systems. The force of aspiration and expectation, of loss and disappointment, of grit and hope. Despite all the sorrows and disappointments and loss, Brigitte can yet stand and tell her story without drowning in it, and in the face of a life unimagined, can retain the hope that it might still be different, but persist if not.”
- —Blaise Aguirre, MD, Founding Medical Director of the 3East DBT Continuum and the Michael Hollander, PhD, Endowed Director
“This impressive debut highlights the author's dedication and thorough research. Vivid recall of events and conversations bolsters the narrative, reflecting both confidence and ambition. A valuable and inspiring read geared towards parents or caregivers raising children with mental health needs.”
—Matthew V. Storin, former editor of the Boston Globe
“A must-read for parents of adopted children, social workers, mental health professionals, group home workers, and law enforcement. This book is expertly and insightfully written by a caring mother. Her story is heart-wrenching, reflective, and instructive. I promise, you will have a hard time putting this book down.”
- —Lisa Gordon, Mom, Business Owner, Entrepreneur
“Even when choices are deeply evaluated, we cannot know for certain what the outcome will be. What do we do with the random and unexpected twists? In Brigitte’s raw telling of her experience, the impact of the power of multiple forces at work is clear. The forces of administrative systems, family systems, relational systems and emotional systems. The force of aspiration and expectation, of loss and disappointment, of grit and hope. Despite all the sorrows and disappointments and loss, Brigitte can yet stand and tell her story without drowning in it, and in the face of a life unimagined, can retain the hope that it might still be different, but persist if not.”
- —Blaise Aguirre, MD, Founding Medical Director of the 3East DBT Continuum and the Michael Hollander, PhD, Endowed Director
“This impressive debut highlights the author's dedication and thorough research. Vivid recall of events and conversations bolsters the narrative, reflecting both confidence and ambition. A valuable and inspiring read geared towards parents or caregivers raising children with mental health needs.”
—Matthew V. Storin, former editor of the Boston Globe
“A must-read for parents of adopted children, social workers, mental health professionals, group home workers, and law enforcement. This book is expertly and insightfully written by a caring mother. Her story is heart-wrenching, reflective, and instructive. I promise, you will have a hard time putting this book down.”
- —Lisa Gordon, Mom, Business Owner, Entrepreneur
“Even when choices are deeply evaluated, we cannot know for certain what the outcome will be. What do we do with the random and unexpected twists? In Brigitte’s raw telling of her experience, the impact of the power of multiple forces at work is clear. The forces of administrative systems, family systems, relational systems and emotional systems. The force of aspiration and expectation, of loss and disappointment, of grit and hope. Despite all the sorrows and disappointments and loss, Brigitte can yet stand and tell her story without drowning in it, and in the face of a life unimagined, can retain the hope that it might still be different, but persist if not.”
- —Blaise Aguirre, MD, Founding Medical Director of the 3East DBT Continuum and the Michael Hollander, PhD, Endowed Director
“This impressive debut highlights the author's dedication and thorough research. Vivid recall of events and conversations bolsters the narrative, reflecting both confidence and ambition. A valuable and inspiring read geared towards parents or caregivers raising children with mental health needs.”
—Matthew V. Storin, former editor of the Boston Globe
“A must-read for parents of adopted children, social workers, mental health professionals, group home workers, and law enforcement. This book is expertly and insightfully written by a caring mother. Her story is heart-wrenching, reflective, and instructive. I promise, you will have a hard time putting this book down.”
- —Lisa Gordon, Mom, Business Owner, Entrepreneur
Useful Links
National Alliance on Mental Health
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
National Institute of Mental Health
American Psychiatric Association
Psychwire Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Resources
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