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A Fine Wife: A Film About Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide
A Fine Wife: A Film About Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide
A Fine Wife: A Film About Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide
Thursday 26th April 2018
Filmmaker Randall White shares his wife Michelle's battle with bipolar disorder and addiction in 'A Fine Wife'. Discover the film's mission to tackle mental health stigmas.
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Get the buttons here!A Fine Wife: Randall White's Heart-Wrenching Film on Mental Illness and Addiction
And what I want to talk about in this film, and I hope people come away with, is that it is both part nature and nurture, and you may not be able to tackle the nature other than with the right medication mix.
Imagine watching someone you love spiral into the depths of mental illness and addiction, feeling powerless to help. That's the reality filmmaker Randall White faced with his wife, Michelle. In this episode of The Rehab, Randall shares his deeply personal journey, shedding light on Michelle's struggles with bipolar disorder, addiction, and the devastating impact on their family.
Michelle was a nurse, a mother, and a wife who ultimately felt she could no longer be a destructive force in her daughter's life. Her tragic story is the centerpiece of Randall's upcoming documentary, 'A Fine Wife'. Randall hopes the film will encourage others battling similar issues to seek professional help and medical treatment. He emphasizes that mental illnesses like bipolar disorder are serious medical conditions that deserve the same attention and compassion as physical illnesses.
Through this episode, listeners gain insight into the often-overlooked complexities of mental health and addiction. Randall's narrative is a poignant reminder of the urgent need to address social stigmas and provide support for those affected. Tune in to hear Randall's heartfelt account and learn how 'A Fine Wife' aims to educate and inspire.