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I Can Fix This

And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child

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I Can Fix This

By: Kristina Kuzmic, Shefali Tsabary Ph.D.
Narrated by: Kristina Kuzmic, Soneela Nankani, Luka Kuzmic
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From the author of Hold On, But Don’t Hold Still, the emotionally charged and eye-opening account of a mother who navigates the cacophony of best practices and urgent advice from parenting authorities in search of a way to support her teen as he maps his own path to mental health.

When Kristina Kuzmič started to see signs that her otherwise sunny, resilient teenage son was struggling, she was sure a few simple fixes could right the ship. But over the following months, the issues her family faced became more nuanced, complicated, and pervasive than she could've predicted—and what began as a clear to do list spiraled into an emotionally fraught and seemingly endless push and pull between signs of progress and overwhelming fear.

Despite her best efforts, Kuzmič had internalized a set of obligations, ideas, and unrealistic standards from parenting culture and social media that left her unprepared to guide her child when he needed her most. Featuring an urgent and affirming foreword by renowned and New York Times bestselling clinician Dr. Shefali Tsabary—Kuzmič's new book debunks ten "parenting truths” that kept her in crisis, and delves into her insecurities and the mistakes she made to reveal invaluable lessons and transformative approaches that worked.

While her family stands on the other side now stronger than ever, Kuzmič's journey calls to parents who have felt the instinct to say “I can fix this” in situations where good intentions far exceed our abilities to enact change.

©2024 Kristina Kuzmic (P)2024 Penguin Audio
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"By offering us an in-depth account of her most vulnerable and maddening moments as a mother of a child in anguish, Kristina Kuzmič gives us a story as close to an emotional road map as possible."—Dr. Shefali Tsabary, New York Times bestselling author of The Parenting Map

"This book is so honest, reminding us that we are not alone in our parenthood journey, and that what our mind tells us is not always true. It is the perfect example of how showing up day after day, week after week, year after year is all the true love that our child needs. It won't be easy, and it will be far from perfect, but it will be real. Kristina and this book could not set a better example."—Dr. Neela Sethi, general pediatrics and adolescent medicine, teen mental health advocate

"The heart-wrenching and ultimately hope-filled journey of parenting a beloved child struggling with mental health and substance abuse. As a clinician and a mom, I so appreciated Kuzmič's extreme candor, humility, and empathy tackling a topic that is all too often kept in the shadows, leaving parents to suffer in silence. I encourage every parent, but especially those with kids who are struggling, to read I Can Fix This. You will find solace, understanding, and perspective that will not only help your family survive, but hopefully thrive as a result."—Dr. Laura Berman, New York Times bestselling author of Real Sex for Real Women and Talking to Your Kids About Sex

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My heart!!

I decided to listen to this because last year my son had a very difficult time with his mental health. I wanted to hear some advice and Luca's point of view as well.

Small parts of the book I couldn't relate to just because it's a family's personal story but the majority of Kristina's words hit me very hard. It's when she talks about looking after yourself as a mum, why have I never even thought of that?!

Very grateful for this book and the personal pointers I took from it. It can't be easy to share such private information with the world, especially a world where every little move is criticised!

10/10 recommend, for adults and teenagers!!

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Thank you Kristina and Luca

I'm so grateful to you both for sharing your story. I am parenting a struggling child. Your story made me feel seen and understood. Luca, your chapter was clarifying and touching for me as a Mum to a son struggling in similar ways to you. Thank you both for your wisdom and humility.
I'm going to listen again, but this time with a note book and pen so I can write down all of the absolute gems of wisdom I heard while you read to me.
Thanks you, so so much x

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Every parent with struggling children should listen to

It was the book I did not want to read/listen to as I knew it will hit home. But this was the book I I knew I must read/listen to.
Worth it.

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Unconditional love, strength and inspiration

Kristina is so real and honest about the struggles she’s had with Luca, and even though he’s put her through hell, multiple times, she has never given up on him, she continues to show her unconditional love for him, even when he’s been really horrible to her, she knows he is ill, and will do whatever it takes to help him, she is honest about the mistakes she feels she’s made, and she is constantly learning to improve her own listening and communication skills in order to help him. Well done Kristina on sharing this very personal, emotional, heartbreaking story of unconditional love, resilience, strength and inspiration. And well done to Luca for allowing this story to be told, for telling your story at the end, and also for your strength, resilience and the unconditional love for your mum that keeps you going, you are also an inspiration.

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An essential read for a parent

Kristina and Luka are so brave for sharing their story so honestly. I had to stop listening in the supermarket when the tears came, I felt I was on this journey too. My children are young and I am grateful to know there is a resource to revisit in future should I need it. I also recognised so much of the behaviour and issues from having a husband with mental health struggles and many of the lessons in this book will be useful when supporting anyone close to us in these circumstances. I recommend this book to everyone. It could genuinely save a life one day.

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Exceptional and very emotional book

A massive 'Thank you' to you and Luca for having the courage to expose your story in the help of others.
I could feel your real pain and despare and exhaust throught your words and I admire your dedication and love for your son. I do belive you and your husband's support geniunly helpped Luca to come back.
I feel very sorry for you, your family and especially Luca for going through all this.
I am happy you are all in a better place now and I hope you stay there and manage to navigate all the challenges.
Well done to all of you for fighting and never give up on Luca!

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heartbreaking soul searching brilliance

Kristina and Luka's story is profound. Listening calmed my fears, helped me understand parenting myself, and not to expect too much from my teens.

There is so much to be learnt from this book, I'll be dipping back in a second and third time. Thank you for writing this book, and making it an audible format to appeal to more people.

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