77-85), the author talks about the effects mental illness had in his family. The author discusses the struggles and the changes in relationships that took place as both his sister and older brother became consumed by their mental illness. Early in life the author was very close to his brother but has his brothers illness progressed they became almost strangers. He discusses his sister’s strange behaviors and how he was scared of her. His parents had been keeping it a secret that this sister suffered from schizophrenia. He talks about how is mother began resenting his older brother and seemed anger. And perhaps the most compelling part of the article is the struggle experienced by the father who was a medical professional. The father who had spent his life treating and health patients was perplexed by the condition of his children and despite his efforts was unable to cure them. The father had a horrible time coping with this
77-85), the author talks about the effects mental illness had in his family. The author discusses the struggles and the changes in relationships that took place as both his sister and older brother became consumed by their mental illness. Early in life the author was very close to his brother but has his brothers illness progressed they became almost strangers. He discusses his sister’s strange behaviors and how he was scared of her. His parents had been keeping it a secret that this sister suffered from schizophrenia. He talks about how is mother began resenting his older brother and seemed anger. And perhaps the most compelling part of the article is the struggle experienced by the father who was a medical professional. The father who had spent his life treating and health patients was perplexed by the condition of his children and despite his efforts was unable to cure them. The father had a horrible time coping with this