Art of Being You

<p class=ql-align-justify>Being a young caregiver to a family member who has a mental illness is difficult and really confusing. Questions of doubt and self-worth continually invade the mind of a child caregiver. And these questions continue into adulthood.</p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify>Young caregivers including myself are taught to respond to life with an anxious lens. Anxiety becomes a way of life through lessons taught by parents. Children do not necessarily inherit the anxiety disorder although it is possible. Either way anxiety continues within the family creating a never-ending cycle.</p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify>This book outlines my personal story research I found helpful and guidance provided to me through studying scriptures. If you have similar experiences I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope is this information will shed light on the effect being a child caregiver has on adults and provide a resource to help break the anxiety cycle.</p>