Identifying Mental Illness in Young Adult Children

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of They Come With Instructions, I reconnect with Antoinette Bingham, who I first met years ago when she was my son’s school bus driver. What began as a protective mom moment turned into a lesson in truth and trust after I discovered my son hadn’t been fully honest about the situation that got him suspended.From those early memories, our conversation shifts to one of the most difficult topics we’ve faced as mothers—watching our grown sons battle mental illness. Neither of our children were born with these challenges, but in young adulthood, we saw the impact of marijuana use and the effects of THC on their mental health. With honesty and grace, Antoinette shares the years she has spent navigating this painful journey, while I open up in a way I never have before about my own son.This dialogue is just the beginning of a much-needed conversation that can’t be covered in one sitting but it brought comfort to share with someone who truly understands. In sharing our stories, we found strength, understanding, and hope. We close the episode with a prayer for every parent walking this burdensome road, believing that even in the heaviest places, God provides comfort and grace. Thank you for listening. Let's connect...Contact: [email protected] YouTube: @René Anderson (TCWI) UCUEuuiiEtqWxB3tVejt_SsQWebsite: https://www.ReneAndersonWritings.com (Here you can purchase copies of my books. Thank you)Instagram: Rene.R.AndersonTikTok: @ReneRobinsonAnder