Can I ask where abouts you live?

I know in our local area in North QLD, there is a group that supports the children of parents with mental illnesses. It is run through Lifeline, so there may be one in your area also.

Youth Workers take the young people out on groups and do invidiual support sessions with them as well to give them strategies for dealing witht heir parent's illness and to help them better understand it.

Obviously bubby will be too young for this for a while yet, but perhaps it is something to keep inmind further down the track. Or even call Lifeline and see what other support services may be available in your area for coping with a mental illness.

Sending you love and support.