How do you love someone living with serious mental illness without losing yourself along the way?
Brian J. Dunn welcomes longtime friends Diane Field and her daughter, Katie Durheim, for an extraordinarily personal conversation about family, mental illness, stigma, resilience, and hope.
For nearly two decades, Diane and Katie have navigated the challenges of supporting Diane's son and Katie's brother through serious mental illness. Their experiences have changed their lives, tested their strength, and reshaped their understanding of what truly matters.
Diane shares the perspective of a mother who has never stopped advocating for her son. Katie speaks candidly about the stigma surrounding mental illness, the importance of education, and her work helping other families through NAMI.
Together, they explore the emotional toll on families, the importance of self-care and boundaries, and how to build a full, meaningful life while continuing to love and support someone facing enormous challenges.
This conversation is a reminder that we rarely know what others are carrying, kindness matters, and asking for help is a sign of strength.
"You can love someone deeply without surrendering yourself to what they're going through."
Diane and Katie hope their willingness to share this deeply personal story will help other families feel less alone and encourage them to seek the support they deserve.
Mental Health Resources:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/
NAMI Minnesota: https://namimn.org/
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