Mental Illness Plagues the Family
Curtis’ family had been through the ringer. Before the children were sent away, his mother’s mental health began to deteriorate, and since she was not provided with the proper support, she began to take out her frustrations on her children, often beating them.
His Mom Suffered
Ultimately, Curtis’ mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia. She did begin to receive treatment, and at around the same time, Curtis’ brother was diagnosed with the same condition. It was a difficult situation for everyone to get through.