Parent Quotes From An Inpatient Unit:
Going Home

“When my child was discharged from the hospital, people would ask us, ‘Is he better?’ We said, ‘He’s a lot better than he was.’ . . . It’s important to remember that this is an ongoing struggle . . .”

“It’s important for parents to foster connections within the community. I feel like part of my job is to make the rest of the world understand what [hospitalization] is: not punishment, but help”

“The first days at home can be terrifying because you are used to the support of the staff on the unit. Turning to your discharge plan and outpatient providers can be very comforting”