Tippy is a married parent of two adult children whose family began an unexpected mental health journey nine years ago. Like many families, theirs was shaped by challenges including anxiety, substance use, school refusal, anger, and depression, and a complicated path through mental health and substance use systems. Through fear, isolation, and uncertainty, Tippy found connection and understanding within the OPLM community. Today, she shares her family’s story to offer encouragement, validation, and hope to other parents navigating similar paths.