6. Things can change on a dime.
7. Public outings are stressful because you don’t know what will happen next.
8. You feel guilty when you wonder if it’s better to have an absent parent or a mentally ill parent.
9. You feel guilty when you wish for a physical disability because it seems easier.
10. Even when you’re with your parent, you still feel so alone.
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