Elizabeth Grow is an editor and content writer for Love What Matters. A graduate of Utah State University, she now lives in Las Vegas with her husband and two dogs. Elizabeth loves sharing stories that raise awareness for neglected populations within our society, particularly the mentally ill. She loves music, any kind of DIY craft project, and a good movie.
“She did it scared and afraid, with pain in her body and tears in her eyes. With support in her corner, but solo on the stage.”
“Our son and daughter are 8 months and 3 days apart in age. We often get asked if they’re twins, and when we tell people ‘no,’ we regularly get the, ‘Wow, you guys got busy,’ response.”
“I fold clothes, wash fingerprint covered surfaces, prepare about 5 meals and 14 snacks a day, and I rarely sit down.”
“Why is it excusable to stay home when you’re physically sick, but not mentally? Why is it acceptable for technology to not always work properly, but not your brain? Why is it fine if you’re busy taking care of someone else, but not yourself?”
“Your teen will break your heart beyond what you thought was possible, and make your heart swell with so much pride you could float away into the stratosphere.”
“Doubt crept in and kept me from initially pursuing aviation. It seemed like a two-handed job. But I was set on becoming a pilot, no matter the process.”
“She told a friend when they got off of the bus what happened and the friend said, ‘Look at my shirt, it’s shorter than yours.'”
“It’s not you, it’s them. Sure, that line is often a lame justification for a one-sided break up, but in the case of your mentally ill loved one, it’s most often true.”
“They are my purpose, my life, and my motivation.”
“Once I started focusing on myself and my own happiness, I no longer felt bitter with my husband when he sat down to play video games or when he made plans with a friend.”
