253: Finding Hope in the Midst of Mental Illness: A Conversation with K.T. Griffiths

Join me on the show today as I chat with K.T. Griffiths, author of * Shhh….Mental Illness: The Silent Disease. Her book is a transparent and vulnerable new memoir told from a mother’s heart that shares the rollercoaster journey of being a parent and caregiver to a child struggling with mental illness. K.T. encourages you to: Understand mental illness Take note of the significance of discussing mental illness openly, even when society tends to hush these struggles. Find encouragement to help your loved ones through this difficult journey Be deliberate about sharing your family stories and the legacy of your grandparents Practice self-care with a list of 7 action items you can take today as a loved one of a child suffering from mental illness K.T. emphasizes that the beauty of healing and hope can be found within the brokenness, and that faith can serve as a guiding light even in the darkest moments. KEY BIBLE VERSE: Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. (Psalm 61:1-3, NIV) CONNECT WITH K.T. https://ktgriffiths.com/ *Get your copy of her book:  ⁠⁠Shhh….Mental Illness: The Silent Disease CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: EMAIL [email protected] ⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠  www.choose2think.co ⁠⁠MENTORING⁠⁠ www.choose2think.co/coaching.html ⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/ *⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1 *⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠  https://amzn.to/3WvinND *When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.