The Caregivers
Living with a mental illness can be daunting. Caring for someone on that journey comes with its own unique challenges.
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Tech Guerrero holds the hand of his mother, Maria Luisa Castillo Rocha, outside their apartment. / Photo: Allison V. Smith
Tech Guerrero prefers to call himself a “care partner” to his mother. / Photo: Allison V. Smith
At Central Elementary School in Seagoville, students can use a locker to leave private notes for counselor Ashley Williams / Photo: Allison V. Smith
Debbie Spruell is a caregiver for her 30-year-old son diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. / Photo: Allison V. Smith
Tech Guerrero and his mom, Maria Luisa Castillo Rocha. / Image: Screenshot from video by Thorne Anderson
Debbie Spruell in her home. / Image: Screenshot from video by Thorne Anderson
Photo: Allison V. Smith