Humanity Under Pressure

Where we don’t study people; we see them

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In this episode, Eric speaks with author and advocate Jerri Clark about loving a family member with serious mental illness, the experience of ambiguous loss, and the difficult balance between maintaining hope and protecting yourself through healthy boundaries.

Through an honest and deeply personal conversation, Jerri shares lessons from her family’s journey and her book, Gone Before Gone.

Watch the full interview below.

Our Guiding Principles

See the person. No one should be reduced to a diagnosis, label, or headline.

Listen with curiosity. We make space for people to tell their stories in their own words.

Protect dignity. Difficult experiences should be explored without exploitation or spectacle.

Tell the truth. We approach complicated subjects with honesty, fairness, and courage.

Make room for complexity. People and systems are rarely as simple as they first appear.

One of the best parts of advocacy is getting to meet truly inspiring people.

It was an incredible honor to hear Congressman John Lewis speak and to meet him. His courage, compassion, and lifelong commitment to justice continue to inspire me.

NAMI Walk — October 1, 2011 — Atlanta, Georgia