
Truth Over Silence: A Mother's Honest Fight Against Mental-Health Stigma
A Maine writer details how her family copes with their adult son's mental illness and addiction, confronting the pressure to lie when asked about “the kids.” After discussing with her husband and son, she chooses honesty over deflection, arguing that lying by omission fuels stigma. She cites research on stigma, pledges to be open about their experiences to reduce shame, and to connect with others for support.













