Episode #35
He's Still My Dad - What Schizophrenia Changed, and What It Didn't.
Feb 19, 20261h 6mS1
<p>The heart of this episode is deeply personal.</p><p>I share my story as a daughter and caregiver to my dad, who has lived with schizophrenia for nearly 43 years.</p><p>I was raised in a culture of stigma and secrecy around mental illness. We didn’t talk about it. We survived it quietly.</p><p>And yet — he was still my dad.</p><p>At 18 years old, I became his primary caregiver. In 2007, when his condition worsened significantly, I had to step into even more responsibility. I navigated difficult decisions.</p><p>I talk honestly about broken syst...
