Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma Skills, Hope, and Strength for Your Journey.

Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma is a compassionate, practical guide for partners, friends, and family members who care deeply for someone navigating mental illness or the lasting effects of trauma. Written by psychologist Michelle D. Sherman, PhD, ABPP, and coauthor DeAnne M. Sherman, the book blends clinical insight with lived experience to help readers understand complex symptoms, communicate more effectively, set healthy boundaries, and support their loved one without losing themselves in the process. It offers tools for navigating crises, accessing the mental-health system, managing caregiver stress, and maintaining emotional resilience, all while fostering connection and hope. Grounded, validating, and easy to understand, the book gives caregivers skills and strength for the journey — and reassurance that they are not alone.