“Children of the mentally ill learn early on how not to be a bother, especially if they grew up with neglect. As my sister insisted once, when she was in severe pain after injuring her ankle, 'This isn't me! This is not who I am!” IfsChildrenPainGrewGrew UpIllWho I AmBotherNeglectMy SisterSevereAnklesMentally IllSevere Pain Book:The Memory Palace: A Memoir Source: The Memory Palace: A Memoir
“It's funny because being comedic and happy and lighthearted is who I am as a person, so they're easier emotions for me to connect with. The challenge is accessing pain, angst, depression. . . It's more exciting because it gives me somewhere to go and allows me to tap into a part of myself that everyone can relate to.” GivingPersonsPainChallengesEmotionEasierExcitingGive MeWho I AmRelateAngstComedic Author:Lindsay Lohan