www.anikafrancis.com, Anika Francis was first exposed to schizophrenia as a child when her mother, Sakeenah Francis, developed it. Sakeenah lived in and out of mental hospitals. For the past fifteen years, she’s been recovering after hitting rock bottom and choosing to stay on her medicine for her sake and her family’s. They talk about their experiences of growing up and living with schizophrenia. They say what resilience means to them and explain its role for them both. They describe the keys to resilience, which include connections, strong relationships, and love and hope. They discuss meani
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