Since I don't have the permission to reprint the story, I give you a link to go to the website that does:
This is a wonderful example of what it feels like to have to adjust your expectations when parenting a child with unique challenges.
How to make Stress your friend - TED TAlK by Kelly McGonigal (June 2013)
https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend
Kelly McGonigal is a psychologist at Stanford University. She is the author of the book "The Upside of Stress". In this inspiring TED TALK, she explains how our view of stress can affect the way our body responds to it. Using the findings of her research, she teaches how we can turn stress of life challenges into a source of strength, courage and connection.
Perspective on helping loved ones with addiction : TED TALK by Johann Hari (June 2015)
Johann Hari is a British Journalist who has written for many leading Newspapers and magazines like Guardian, the Independent, the New York times etc. He spent 3 years researching the war on drugs and effectiveness of the methods used to treat addiction for his book, "Chasing the Scream". In this talk, he shares what he discovered along the way about addiction.
My Mental Health Story - A high school student shares his story of recovery: https://vimeo.com/168740606