You continue to amaze me with you strength, your ability to describe your experience so palpably, and your courage to share your journey. Your words have moved me to tears on multiple occasions because of what you communicate so honestly. I truly admire what you are doing, William, and I am grateful that you keep taking the next step, even when or, perhaps, especially when, that step is a slipper-clad shuffle.
William, I never had the privilege to teach you in middle school. But I know and love your family. I am so moved by the honesty of your words and the incredible courage it takes to share your journey. Please accept all the love and encouragement that is coming your way.
As I read this week’s chapter, it brings me back to following my own son to the other facility from The hospital ER. I wondered what was going through his mind in the back of the car, alone and scared. I wondered how he felt in his green scrubs and crocks driving to Winston from Charlotte not knowing what to expect, how long he would be there or if he would become more isolated in his new environment. You are helping me to understand how my son felt/feels through your story. Thank you for sharing! I know it is not easy to relive the events putting them to paper but you are doing an amazing job. Thank you for sharing your journey and being vulnerable to help others. Know you are inspiring, you are loved and you have a ton to offer this world. Your family is there to support you as well as those commenting on this forum. Stay strong William and be bold. You are helping so many through your story.
Oh, William, I feel like I know you. You are an excellent writer with the ability to bring your pain to life for me. I hope each day brings you closer to recovery. Stay strong! Love you.
William, our 15 year old son has just been through a very similar experience as yours at Atrium Levine Children’s hospital. He was under observation there for 10 days because there were no open beds on an adolescent BHU. There is such great need in this area for more mental health services for our young people. Reading of your journey is a balm to my broken spirit as our son is now away from us for 45+ days in a residential program. Thank you so much for your courage to share your story and help others. I pray that your truth telling is healing for you as well.
William I have made the same trip following a friend to the same Davidson facility. It does help to perhaps get a glimpse as to what they were going through. Thank you. I followed in my car but when we arrived found out that I was not able to see them. I feel for your father who wanted nothing more than to see you again that night but I also know he was glad you were safe. Love to you and your fam. Thanks for writing
You continue to amaze me with you strength, your ability to describe your experience so palpably, and your courage to share your journey. Your words have moved me to tears on multiple occasions because of what you communicate so honestly. I truly admire what you are doing, William, and I am grateful that you keep taking the next step, even when or, perhaps, especially when, that step is a slipper-clad shuffle.
William, I never had the privilege to teach you in middle school. But I know and love your family. I am so moved by the honesty of your words and the incredible courage it takes to share your journey. Please accept all the love and encouragement that is coming your way.
As I read this week’s chapter, it brings me back to following my own son to the other facility from The hospital ER. I wondered what was going through his mind in the back of the car, alone and scared. I wondered how he felt in his green scrubs and crocks driving to Winston from Charlotte not knowing what to expect, how long he would be there or if he would become more isolated in his new environment. You are helping me to understand how my son felt/feels through your story. Thank you for sharing! I know it is not easy to relive the events putting them to paper but you are doing an amazing job. Thank you for sharing your journey and being vulnerable to help others. Know you are inspiring, you are loved and you have a ton to offer this world. Your family is there to support you as well as those commenting on this forum. Stay strong William and be bold. You are helping so many through your story.
Oh, William, I feel like I know you. You are an excellent writer with the ability to bring your pain to life for me. I hope each day brings you closer to recovery. Stay strong! Love you.
You are amazing, Meems and I feel like we are right there with you. We love you so much! G’dad
William, our 15 year old son has just been through a very similar experience as yours at Atrium Levine Children’s hospital. He was under observation there for 10 days because there were no open beds on an adolescent BHU. There is such great need in this area for more mental health services for our young people. Reading of your journey is a balm to my broken spirit as our son is now away from us for 45+ days in a residential program. Thank you so much for your courage to share your story and help others. I pray that your truth telling is healing for you as well.
William I have made the same trip following a friend to the same Davidson facility. It does help to perhaps get a glimpse as to what they were going through. Thank you. I followed in my car but when we arrived found out that I was not able to see them. I feel for your father who wanted nothing more than to see you again that night but I also know he was glad you were safe. Love to you and your fam. Thanks for writing