The Baurer's Story

The Baurers have been where you are—from the breakdowns to the breakthroughs. Their story hasn’t always been an easy one, and it can be hard to share, but they know it’s important to be open, even if it just helps one person.

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Writing is one of the key tools for open communication. Whether it’s working through grief with the power of poetry or working together on their groundbreaking memoir, the Baurer family knows the healing power behind sharing their thoughts and feelings. Documenting their journey has helped Margaret and Lilo move forward and speak out. See what they’re thinking about.

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Living After the Aftermath

After sending Lilo to an in-patient program, their first 6 to 8 months were promising.…

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Gooned at 14 

I was home from inpatient for just twenty hours before I was awoken in the…

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Letting Go, Loving Forever

“You don’t get it, Mom. I don’t want to be here. I don’t want to…

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What Comes After Happily Ever After?

Christmas has always been a special holiday for my family. Throughout the years, my husband…

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Self Harm & Getting Help

Trigger warning: self-harm, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety A note to readers: The National Library of…

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Finding Yourself on the Page

Looking back, I couldn’t ask for a better family than the one I was given.…

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