Stuff that Matters, Episode 14 - Nina Nalle Robinson: Parent Perspective, Mental Health

On this episode, we take you into the life of a parent whose child has dealt with mental health and someone who has navigated the system. The perspective comes from Nina Nalle-Robinson, the mother of former New Hope resident and ultimate success story, Kiara Grace-Nalle. Kiara has donated plenty of her time giving back to New Hope, having spoken to staff and current residents twice, she was our fourth guest on this podcast back in August. Her mom graciously shared her experiences and her own journey. We dive into it all, from first becoming Kiara’s mother living in Massachusetts, moving to North Carolina, coping with her daughters mental health timeline which ultimately led to New Hope, what things were like post New Hope, having simultaneous pregnancies with Kiara and sharing all of the amazing moments that life has provided in the last decade plus. Subscribe and like, you can also watch full episodes on YouTube. VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/@NewHopeTreatmentCenter WEBSITE: https://www.newhopetreatment.com/ (00:01:58-00:11:30) Her journey with New Hope and her daughter’s road. First becoming a mother and childhood for Kiara. How important the support of her parents were living in Massachusetts. (00:11:32-00:18:40) When she first became aware of Kiara’s mental health struggles and the transition moving from the Northeast to North Carolina in the early 2000s. (00:18:41-00:24:59) The first introduction to New Hope and what led to Kiara entering. (00:26:55-00:38:45) What advice she’d give to a parent who has a child experiencing mental health hardships. (00:38:46-00:45:30) What life was like when Kiara first returned home, the services that are offered for parents and families when their child returns home from a residential treatment facility. (00:45:55) Kiara’s life trajectory and her accomplishments after leaving New Hope. (00:51:19) The Stuff that Matters.