It was the hardest thing--to read what Malcolm had to say about going through his mother's mental illness. It might be even more difficult than a parent physically leaving, but fortunately I wouldn't know from experience. I can't imagine either of myp arents going through what his mother went through, slowly deteriorating, while her kids who are too young to care for themselves, are forced to.
I also realized that his family, his seven other brothers and sisters, stuck together through their hard times. I think the reason Malcolm became so strong in the end is because of them, because he wasn't alone. I really respect all of them for not listening to the welfare officers and staying together as a family, even when everyone else around them discouraged it, if they meant it intentionally or not. I don't know if I would be able to stay that strong if I was in that situation. So, I respect Malcolm and his siblings for sticking strongly together, which for me, made it easier to read about Malcolm's mother's mental condition.
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Please let me know!
~B
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