What does it look like to parent a child with a mental illness — and keep your faith intact? Kelly Jackson has lived it. This conversation is for you.

There are moms sitting in church pews right now who are exhausted, confused, and quietly wondering if they're the only ones.

Their child is struggling — with moods, behaviors, diagnoses they didn't see coming — and no one is talking about it.

This episode is for them and for those who know someone who has mental health concerns.

Kelly Jackson is the Executive Director of NAMI Johnson County and a mom who has walked one of the harder roads in parenting: a husband who experienced a suicide attempt, a daughter who began hearing voices at eleven, and the long, winding journey of learning to love her family well in the middle of it all.

She doesn't speak from theory. She speaks from Tuesday mornings and medication trials and moments of grace.

Together, Misty and Kelly talk through

✦ what mental health conditions actually are (and why "one in five" is a number every mom needs to sit with), ✦ how to find the right therapist for your child, ✦ what guilt and grief look like from the inside, and ✦ why Kelly believes the church has more room to grow in this conversation.

Kelly also shares the one daily rhythm that has kept her anchored through all of it — and it's simpler than you might think.

This isn't a heavy, clinical episode.

It's a conversation between two women who love Jesus and love moms, trying to make sure no one has to figure this out alone.

Kelly's honesty will meet you wherever you are — whether you're navigating a fresh diagnosis, wondering if what you're seeing warrants concern, or just trying to understand someone you love.

NOTE: This podcast is for educational and encouragement purposes only and does not constitute professional counseling, therapy, or medical advice. Misty Hughes is an ICF-certified life coach. For mental health support, please consult a licensed professional.

Resources mentioned:

NAMI: https://www.nami.org/

Child Mind Institute Symptom Checker: https://childmind.org/symptomchecker/

MISTY'S RESOURCES: Episode #22: There is Such A Thing As Good Grieving with Laurie Goddu https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/there-is-such-a-thing-as-good-grieving-and-busy-moms-can-do-it/id1738069561?i=1000668456618 Rhythms Of Renewal Guide: A FREE tool to help you Discover God's life-giving rhythms of life. https://mistyhughes.com/resources

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