Don't Forget The Casserole: A cookbook with a side of love, support, and compassion for those impacted by mental health or substance use disorder. in Bloomington, MN

Addiction and mental illness are family diseases. Whether you are a family member, loved one or individual battling one or both of these illnesses, your life is impacted by these diseases. They can tear families apart and cause damage to relationships that can last a lifetime. This book is a reminder that you are not alone, but it is also a tool to empower you to help others and let them know they are not alone either. We are all in this together. Above all else, please remember that even in our darkest times, there is hope.
And that's you. You are the HOPE. Written by a mental health advocate and suicide survivor and inspired by the authors late wife's vision for this book, this book seeks to empower people to treat those with mental illness and substance use disorder with love and compassion. To treat them, their families, and their experiences the same as we would treat those with diabetes, cancer, or any other illness. Learn to practice RADICAL LOVE, how to recognize and support those who might otherwise be lost to the darkness of shame and stigma and connect with those around you affected by mental illness and substance use disorder.