Gosh, Jani is a hero, and so are you guys, her parents. I wish you guys everything. You deserve every good moment to be with her. If i could find a cure i would, but im only 15 It makes me tear up with joy when i see how strong you are. Hold her hand every step of the way. God bless

Note from Michael: I appreciate that. A cure would be lovely, but we are years away from understanding the brain enough to even hope to cure it. What we want is to bring attention to the need to support kids like Jani so they can have happy and fulfilling lives despite having a severe mental illness.

You guys are amazing,i watched her show,and i broke down in tears because i wish i could find a cure but i am still very young myself

I hope she lives on for many years.

I watched the show about January because the title caught my attention. I work with adults with schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. Your story touched my heart and I was amazed at the video of Jani when she was a baby seemingly to watch something go back and forth across the room. My heart goes out to you both as parents. I have two children with behavorial problems and it has been taxing. I cannot imagine what you go through as a family with her. Thanks so much for sharing your story. You have touched my family deeply. God Bless


Note from Michael: Michelle, you are welcome to join our online support group for parents of children with mental illnesses: http://health.groups.yahoo.com...l-support/

God heals...as well as medication!

This story is truly inspiring.
I work with children with Autism but am very interested in moving into this field. You're daughter is a very beautiful little girl and I wish you all the best. She's always in my thoughts.

The sacrafice that the two of you make (Micheal and Susan) is so amazing for the two of your children. I can't ever imgine how much you must go through and you deserve a break more than anyone else... and no one else can probably understand what you go through.

Jani is so beautiful and I pray that if she does not ever see an end to her hallucinations, that at least they are happy ones.
You are amazing parents and I wish you the best of luck in your journey.

I watched the Oprah show today and I'm sure I saw the same story last year. I was hoping Oprah would have done a follow up show with Jani.
I want to know how she is doing and how you and your wife and son are coping with Jani's illness another year later.

Note from Michael: Yes, it was a repeat of the episode from last October. We are getting by and learning more and more about what Jani needs. You can read my blog entries to get a sense of where we are now.

Best regards,
Janice.

You are absolutly amazing, I feel sad for Jani but at the same time I want to know what it's like to be her, I kinda hust want to get inside her head. I haope she live's for a long time. Good Luck!!!

Wow that was incredible! Anyone know if the oprah episode about this is on the web somewhere?

i saw jani on the oprah show.....
first of all the medications she gets are even dangerous for adults, i think you make a big mistake. and i believe you two are bad parents. clearly this medications are not working, so maybe she is not schizophrenic. it look more that the dad and mom do this because they want attention.
the violents began around the age of 5 when bodhi (or something) was born. it looks more like jealousy to me.. (maybe she thinks somebody else says her to hit him, but maybe unaware she just want to she talks to her imagenation maybe because nobody else is listening) when i saw the baby tapes, immediately thought she has autisme
when the said that he ones took half of the pil and he just wanted to sleep, maybe then you should think she had ocd, (which comes with violents,,, i know somebody with ocd (she had violents issues)maybe that is why medications is not working) not schizo. i still believe she has autisme and something else but not schizophrenia...

sorry but your bad parents (if it's only for the medication)

i am right if you delete my comment!!

Note from Michael: Why would I delete your comment? You sound incredibly coherent.

Firstly I want to say that both of you are incredible people to be able to remain so positive and have the outlook that do you, I believe that everybody could learn a lesson or two from hearing your story especially in today’s society.
Secondly I just want to vent how incredibly closed minded and naive some people can be. it angers me people such as "its none of your business" can openly judge and make such comments. even the most educated and respected mental health professionals internationally are divided about diagnosis and medication...so who the hell are you, "its none of your business" to criticise decisions made by parents who have to deal with the realities of such conditions. Come up with 100% clear, correct, proven and tested evidence that your claims about what this little girl is suffering from is right before making such ignorant and damn right inappropriate remarks! And good luck in the process, let us all know when you can do such a thing, the world is waiting!
I myself have a mental illness history, and have been placed on risperdal when I was 14 years old after experiencing various psychotic episodes as a result of previous sexual abuse. I am now 19 and far away from the debilitating problems that I once dealt with. I’m now studying in the mental health sector and endeavour to use my experiences and outlook to my advantage. I am neither for nor against clinical diagnosis or the use of medication as I am well aware of the pros and cons for both sides. It is an extremely difficult topic, and I don’t believe we are remotely close to coming to a solution or a clear cut decision for any such issues, and perhaps there will never be. I support and am open minded to arguments across the board and I only hope that each individual case of every kind is handled to the best of the abilities of anyone involved in that person’s life being professionals and family members. And that, I firmly believe you are both doing in regards to your beautiful daughter Jani.

Note from Michael: I suspected that "it's none of your business" was perhaps someone who suffers from a mental illness and is not medicated. I don't know. I didn't take it personally.