What Moms Are Saying
“Linda Hoff explores the importance of stepping away from the madness, even if it’s just for a little while. Linda facilitates a broader perspective, upholding personal boundaries, and creating a daily self-care routine that so many struggling moms need.
You’ll learn how to love your MIAC by accepting what is, how to advocate for your MIAC, and how to continue to fight the stigma, the criminal justice system, and the mental health care system for better options of care. Sisters in the Storm reminds every mother that they’re not alone in the fight to help their MIAC.” — Sandy Samaniego, NAMI Family Support Group Facilitator, NAMI Help Line Volunteer, Administrator of Private Facebook Group: Mothers of Adult Children Who Suffer with a Mental Illness/Addiction.
Mother of a son who’s been diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, Anxiety, OCD, and Depression. He also struggles with addiction, homelessness, & incarceration.
“Linda has shared her deepest, heartfelt thoughts to benefit mothers with mentally ill adult children (MIAC). There’s a good chance you will cry—and maybe even laugh a little—at your life while reading Sisters in the Storm.
One thing is for certain: you will learn more than you expected. Take advantage of the tools and advice offered, and you’ll undoubtedly become a stronger sister in the storm for its reading.”
— Trisha Munger
Mother of son diagnosed with schizophrenia and NAMI F2F Facilitator
Photo by: Cinnamon Rose Photography
“Sisters in the Storm is a heartbreaking and heartwarming book of the struggles many of us live with daily. I recommend book this to not only the moms of MIACs, but fathers as well.”
— Lucinda Brown
Mother of son with anxiety and depression, additional undiagnosed MI, and addiction
“Sisters in the Storm is a raw, no-holds-barred account of life with a mentally ill adult child. Ms. Hoff ultimately found her way to peace and healing, and this inspiring, compassionate, and therapeutic book can help anyone in a similar situation do the same.”
— Michelle S.
Mom of child with Bipolar II and/or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
“I pray that families touched by mental illness find hope and encouragement in Sisters in the Storm. May they know that they aren’t alone on this harrowing journey.”
— Megan Manning
Sibling of brother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia
A wonderful book full of helpful ideas and possible solutions for parents with children that have mental illness. This book can help anyone facing any challenge.
—Kathy J. via Amazon
Honest and hopeful, this is an honest dive into the reality of being a mother to a mentally ill adult child. This book is an excellent resource for mothers seeking support and strategies while trying to survive the storm.
—via Amazon
A relative who has a paranoid schizophrenic son raved about this book, and I wanted to read it to understand her journey. This book would resonate with anyone dealing with a parent slipping into dementia, dealing with a friend lost in addiction, or even a child with severe autism. Hoff’s stories are for all Moms. Moms can’t walk away but they can find support in this book.
—Caroline W. via Amazon
“I just want to thank you for your beautiful and helpful book. I found it on Amazon in a desperate search. My daughter has not been officially diagnosed, but we’ve been in the throes of her mental illness for three years. Your book is everything I have been searching for. Thank you!”
— Anne H. via email
“Brilliant Guide With a Big Heart! For any mother who is feeling lost, Linda Hoff comes to the rescue with brilliant, heartfelt and practical advice, including helpful activities, trusted resources, guided visualizations and plenty of bite-size inspiration. Highly recommend this beautifully written guidebook for mothers of mentally ill adult children.”
— Cynthia C. via Amazon