Managing Schizophrenia as a New Mom

Abelle is diagnosed with schizophrenia, developed symptoms at an early age, and was left to fend for herself. She inherited this condition from her mom who had untreated schizophrenia. Now a mom herself, Abelle is dedicated to providing her son a happy and healthy life. To accomplish this, she is on a strict treatment plan and even enrolled in college to study early childhood development.

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[bharp]

This woman is extremely well-spoken. She seems like a great mother that has her priorities in place. I wish her and her child well.

[ladiibug]

My mother is schizophrenic. She’s a wonderful mother. It hurts to know that she suffered for so many years.

[RHTQ]

She seems so confident, her way of speaking sounds so concise, logical and well-educated. May she teach her little munchkin the same :)

[sarahs]

Honestly, Abelle is probably one of the best ambassadors of this disorder. So eloquent, and able to clearly and easily explain so much about her lived experience, and she just seems like the most approachable, friendly, chill chick ever! And such a good mommy…I wish only the best for her. Abelle, good for you for being such an advocate for yourself, and for bravely sharing yourself with the world.

[rachelw]

I love HER. She is a freaking strong woman and her baby is sooooOOO cute.

[seebling]

For those who want an update: Dorian is now an older brother and is in school! He has also been diagnosed with autism but enjoys school regardless!
His younger brother Milo has a currently unknown genetic condition (Abelle mentioned in one of the posts on the fb page that a doctor has suspected it could be cystic fibrosis), he has an appointment set up with a genetic clinic but both boys are happy as can be with their momma

[autumnregan]

I needed this DEEPLY. I am a new mom and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I literally feel so alone and this.... This helps so much. I wish I could meet her! I am in tears. I have no one I know with this and being a mom... It is so hard.

[unapochi]

I’d like to thank this channel. As a schizophrenic, you guys have helped me accept myself

[demi]

“I want to break the cycle” 🔥🔥🔥 WOW! Finally someone saying—and DOING that—instead of just passing on the bad cycle to the next generation!! This woman is AMAZING!!! She is so well-spoken and inspiring, and if she reads this I hope she knows she’s an AWESOME person and a WONDERFUL mother!!

[tandjrogers]

As the dad of a twenty-six-year-old daughter who has schizophrenia I thank you for this enlightening video. I wish you every success in your life Abelle.

[pattygiron-jones]

My sister had "spiritual teachers" who enabled the behavior, basically told her natural herbs, exercise, energy work would work for her. She passed away from taking her own life last year. This was really great to see and hear and I appreciate this channel.

[everlasting]

She’s a good mom. The fact that she always says that her baby comes first, and you have to get out of bed and do things for your baby tells me she knows her baby depends on her and she understands the responsibility of a parent. I could listen to her talk all day about her diagnoses and symptoms. She’s super knowledgeable and well spoken.

[jadynbozarth]

I LOVE that Abelle is getting her degree in early childhood education! She is going to make a great teacher!!!

[MR-dpvx]

My 17 yo son just got diagnosed and this video hit so close home. My son too started experiencing symptoms at 4 and he too believe this was something everyone experienced. I believe that those who started at a young age perhaps do a bit better than those who are suddenly hit by the symptoms hallucinations in adulthood or teenage years. Thank you so much for this. I’m trying to educate myself for my son. Thanks for these videos ♥️

[maxjohnston]

I have been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and am currently living in a grouphome. Abelle gives me so much hope for the future as I want to become a mom and have a job if I can get my illness under control. Thank you, Abelle, for sharing your story and giving me hope.

[almetas_grandbaby]

My mom is paranoid-schitzophrenic. I grew up in foster care. I miss her every single day. I don't know where she is. I wish she got help. I wish there was more help in the 90's.

[Yazzylovely]

I was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2014 which I also got from my mom and I just want to tell you how inspired and reassured I am seeing someone that is like me have a baby and function well for that baby because I thought that with my mental illness I would never have kids but now I see that kids can still be in the future for me thank you so much.

[إيمَانْمَحَمَاْدِيْ-دش]

When your son watches this video after a couple of years, trust me, he'd be so proud of how strong and unique his mother is!
Keep going Abelle, you will be a fantastic educator!

[JukeBoxFrog]

The part when she said that when she doubts about reality and looks at her son and thinks that he’s always real really impacted me.

[noxy]

What an intelligent beautiful, well spoken, great mum. Imagine going thru this and achieving so much... truly amazing young lady