Storytelling: Abandoning Our Mentally Ill: 64-NPOY-WentK-39

Some people, such as Diane Gronowski, center, who has schizophrenia, have built their own support network. Janet's caseworker Janet Van Peursem, left, is dedicated and caring, helping Diane with all facets of her life. Joe Asad, right, and his wife Nancy have created a small place for Diane to live in the back of their grocery store, have given her a job at their laundromat, and given her a lot of support.

Some people, such as Diane Gronowski, center, who has schizophrenia, have built their own support network. Janet's caseworker Janet Van Peursem, left, is dedicated and caring, helping Diane with all facets of her life. Joe Asad, right, and his wife Nancy have created a small place for Diane to live in the back of their grocery store, have given her a job at their laundromat, and given her a lot of support.