A MOTHER'S DESCRIPTION OF SCHIZOPHRENIA A Letter to Schizophrenia ... you were a source of intense grief to my soul. You fought me to the end, but I endured your fury and became much stronger. I did not allow you to hinder me from moving on; in strength, I kept plowing through your murk. Your presence was profound and profoundly disturbing. I wanted you out of my life, which is why I fought so hard with all my strength to see you gone. AND, I WON THE FIGHT From: A Victorious Mother SON Lovable boy who grew up to be popular and handsome with unique ambitions, suddenly RAVAGED by mental illness. DAUGHTER Beautiful girl who grew into a stunning, gracious, warm-hearted young lady surprisingly DIAGNOSED with mental illness. AND A MOTHER'S LOVE.