Leanna May Franklin

Sometimes miracles happen. You know, I've had times where I just couldn't find the answers and I did everything I knew how to do and this would completely consume me. And then you get a phone call, you get an email, you get good news. So recognize that it's not just you carrying this and please don't ever carry this alone.

So there's the emotional side of this. And then there's also the logistics. So if you have it in you to advocate for your family member, here's what you need to know. You need to document everything, dates, hospital visits, behaviors, medications, refusals of services. Keep a record. It matters when you're advocating, especially in legal or policy settings. Learn the language of the system.

So there's the emotional side of this. And then there's also the logistics. So if you have it in you to advocate for your family member, here's what you need to know. You need to document everything, dates, hospital visits, behaviors, medications, refusals of services. Keep a record. It matters when you're advocating, especially in legal or policy settings. Learn the language of the system.

So there's the emotional side of this. And then there's also the logistics. So if you have it in you to advocate for your family member, here's what you need to know. You need to document everything, dates, hospital visits, behaviors, medications, refusals of services. Keep a record. It matters when you're advocating, especially in legal or policy settings. Learn the language of the system.

Understand terms like gravely disabled. least restrictive alternative and assisted outpatient treatment. Knowing how these systems work empowers you to challenge them effectively. Build a wraparound team. Do not do this alone. Involve care coordinators, social workers, public defenders, psychiatrists, and yes, as many advocates that are willing to listen and show up on days that it matters.

Understand terms like gravely disabled. least restrictive alternative and assisted outpatient treatment. Knowing how these systems work empowers you to challenge them effectively. Build a wraparound team. Do not do this alone. Involve care coordinators, social workers, public defenders, psychiatrists, and yes, as many advocates that are willing to listen and show up on days that it matters.

Understand terms like gravely disabled. least restrictive alternative and assisted outpatient treatment. Knowing how these systems work empowers you to challenge them effectively. Build a wraparound team. Do not do this alone. Involve care coordinators, social workers, public defenders, psychiatrists, and yes, as many advocates that are willing to listen and show up on days that it matters.

Your voice matters. A team amplifies your voice. Find an attorney who specializes in petitioning for court-ordered treatment. And two more things. Don't give up on love, but set boundaries. Set boundaries because love without structure can become enabling. Boundaries are an act of protection for both of you. Push for policy change. Our systems won't change until people like us demand it.

Your voice matters. A team amplifies your voice. Find an attorney who specializes in petitioning for court-ordered treatment. And two more things. Don't give up on love, but set boundaries. Set boundaries because love without structure can become enabling. Boundaries are an act of protection for both of you. Push for policy change. Our systems won't change until people like us demand it.

Your voice matters. A team amplifies your voice. Find an attorney who specializes in petitioning for court-ordered treatment. And two more things. Don't give up on love, but set boundaries. Set boundaries because love without structure can become enabling. Boundaries are an act of protection for both of you. Push for policy change. Our systems won't change until people like us demand it.

That's why I work with National Shattering Silence Coalition to end the criminalization, neglect, and abandonment of our loved ones. And then find the solutions that work. We're talking about them every single day.

That's why I work with National Shattering Silence Coalition to end the criminalization, neglect, and abandonment of our loved ones. And then find the solutions that work. We're talking about them every single day.

That's why I work with National Shattering Silence Coalition to end the criminalization, neglect, and abandonment of our loved ones. And then find the solutions that work. We're talking about them every single day.

Thank you, Tony. I'm so grateful you had me here today and thank you for all the work that you're doing.

Thank you, Tony. I'm so grateful you had me here today and thank you for all the work that you're doing.

Thank you, Tony. I'm so grateful you had me here today and thank you for all the work that you're doing.