Dad's Weird Frown

<p>The Black Dog metaphor for Depression is widely recognised. However mental illness disorders of Anxiety and Depression commonly coexist so the author calls the Anxiety-Depression combination the Grey-Black Dog.</p><p><br></p><p>Dad's Weird Frown is a Pebble from Pebble Collections and is written as a letter direct from the author as if she is speaking personally to the reader or listener. Ruth uses descriptive language and common behaviours observed in a sufferer of Anxiety-Depression to explain the symptoms and complexities of mental health struggles. Her letter can also be used as a guide to encourage candid conversations for anyone who desires to approach this difficult subject with another.</p><p><br></p><p>Ruth explains why a parent may sleep a lot or seem sad why a mother for example cries from their dad being grumpy (Domestic Violence) and describes what the suffering parent may be feeling during these behaviours.</p><p><br></p><p>Dad's Weird Frown is also a resource for professionals working in community education and healthcare sectors. </p><p><br></p>